Organic electroluminescence device and electronic apparatus provided with the same

ABSTRACT

An organic electroluminescence device including a cathode, an anode, and an emitting layer disposed between the cathode and the anode, wherein the emitting layer includes a compound represented by the following formula (1) and one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of compounds represented by formulas (11), (21), (31), (41), (51), (61), (71) and (81), In the formula (1), at least one of R 1  to R 8  is a deuterium atom,

TECHNICAL FIELD

The invention relates to an organic electroluminescence device and an electronic apparatus provided with the organic electroluminescence device.

BACKGROUND ART

When a voltage is applied to an organic electroluminescence device (hereinafter may be referred to as an organic EL device), holes are injected to an emitting layer from an anode and electrons are injected to an emitting layer from a cathode. In the emitting layer, injected holes and electrons are re-combined and excitors are formed.

Patent Documents 1 to 4 disclose anthracene compounds having a specific structure used as a host material for an emitting layer in an organic electroluminescence device.

RELATED ART DOCUMENTS Patent Documents

-   Patent Document 1: WO2010/099534 -   Patent Document 2: WO2010/135395 -   Patent Document 3: WO2011/028216 -   Patent Document 4: WO2010/071362

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

As a material for an organic EL device, various materials are studied to decrease CIEy value in CIE1931 chromaticity diagram. However, a lifetime of an organic EL device becomes shorter when trying to decrease CIEy value, and thus, it is difficult to obtain an organic EL device which satisfies both the properties.

An object of the invention is to provide an organic EL device having a low CIEy value and a long lifetime, and to provide an electronic apparatus provided with the organic EL device.

As a result of extensive studies, the inventors have found that by using a compound represented by formula (1) (host material) and a compound having specific structure (one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of compounds represented by formulas (11), (21), (31), (41), (51), (61), (71) and (81): dopant material) in combination, an organic EL device having a low CIEy value and a long lifetime can be obtained, and they have achieved the invention.

According to the invention, the following organic EL device and electric apparatus can be provided.

1. An organic electroluminescence device comprising:

a cathode,

an anode, and

an emitting layer disposed between the cathode and the anode, wherein

the emitting layer comprises a compound represented by the following formula (1) and one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of compounds represented by formulas (11), (21), (31), (41), (51), (61), (71) and (81):

wherein in the formula (1),

R₁ to R₈ are independently

a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group having 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms, —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),

—O—(R₉₀₄), —S—(R₉₀₅),

—N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇), a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms;

R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are independently

a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group having 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms;

when two or more of R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ exist, two or more of R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ may be the same with or different from each other;

at least one of R₁ to R₈ is a deuterium atom;

two or more adjacent groups of R₁ to R₄ and two or more adjacent groups of R₅ to R₈ do not form a ring;

L₁ and L₂ are independently

a single bond, a substituted or unsubstituted phenylene group, a substituted or unsubstituted naphthylene group, a substituted or unsubstituted biphenylene group, a substituted or unsubstituted terphenylene group, a substituted or unsubstituted anthrylene group, or a substituted or unsubstituted phenanthrylene group;

Ar₁ and Ar₂ are independently

a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted naphthyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted biphenyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted terphenyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted anthryl group, or a substituted or unsubstituted phenanthryl group;

when L₁, L₂, Ar₁ and Ar₂ have a substituent, the substituent is

an alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, an alkynyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a cycloalkyl group having 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms, an alkylsilyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, a halogen atom, or a cyano group;

wherein, in the formula (11),

one or more pairs of two or more adjacent groups of R₁₀₁ to R₁₁₀ are bonded with each other to form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring, or do not form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring;

at least one of R₁₀₁ to R₁₁₀ is a monovalent group represented by the formula (12);

R₁₀₁ to R₁₁₀ that do not form the substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring and that are not a monovalent group represented by the following formula (12) are independently

a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group having 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms, —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),

—O—(R₉₀₄), —S—(R₉₀₅),

—N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇), a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms;

R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are as defined in the formula (1);

wherein, in the formula (12), Ar₁₀₁ and Ar₁₀₂ are independently a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms;

L₁₀₁ to L₁₀₃ are independently

a single bonded, a substituted or unsubstituted arylene group having 6 to 30 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted divalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 30 ring atoms;

wherein, in the formula (21),

Zs are independently CR_(a) or N;

A1 ring and A2 ring are independently a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic hydrocarbon ring having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic ring having 5 to 50 ring atoms;

when plural R_(a)s exist, one or more pairs of two or more adjacent groups of R_(a) are bonded with each other to form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring, or do not form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring;

when plural R_(b)s exist, one or more pairs of two or more adjacent groups of R_(b) are bonded with each other to form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring, or do not form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring;

when plural R_(c)s exist, one or more pairs of two or more adjacent groups of R_(c) are bonded with each other to form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring, or do not form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring;

n21 and n22 are independently an integer of 0 to 4;

R_(a) to R_(c) that do not form the substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring are independently

a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group having 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms, —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),

—O—(R₉₀₄), —S—(R₉₀₅),

—N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇), a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms; R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are as defined in the formula (1);

wherein, in the formula (31),

one or more pairs of two or more adjacent groups of R₃₀₁ to R₃₀₇ and R₃₁₁ to R₃₁₇ form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring, or do not form a substituted or unsubstituted saturated or unsaturated ring;

R₃₀₁ to R₃₀₇ and R₃₁₁ to R₃₁₇ that do not form the substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring are independently

a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group having 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms, —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),

—O—(R₉₀₄), —S—(R₉₀₅),

—N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇), a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms;

R₃₂₁ and R₃₂₂ are independently

a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group having 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms, —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),

—O—(R₉₀₄), —S—(R₉₀₅),

—N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇), a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms;

R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are as defined in the formula (1);

wherein, in the formula (41),

a ring, b ring and c ring are independently a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic hydrocarbon ring having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic ring having 5 to 50 ring atoms;

R₄₀₁ and R₄₀₂ are independently bonded to the a ring, the b ring or the c ring to form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic ring or do not form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic ring;

R₄₀₁ and R₄₀₂ that do not form the substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic ring are independently

a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group having 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms;

wherein, in the formula (51),

r ring is a ring represented by the formula (52) or formula (53) which is fused to an adjacent ring at an arbitrary position;

q ring and s ring are independently a ring represented by the formula (54) which is fused to an adjacent ring at an arbitrary position;

p ring and t ring are independently a ring represented by the formula (55) or the formula (56) which is fused to an adjacent ring at an arbitrary position;

when plural R₅₀₁s exist, adjacent plural R₅₀₁s are bonded with each other to form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring, or do not form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring;

X₅₀₁ is an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, or NR₅₀₂;

R₅₀₁ and R₅₀₂ that do not form the substituted or unsubstituted saturated or unsaturated ring are

a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group having 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms, —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),

—O—(R₉₀₄), —S—(R₉₀₅),

—N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇), a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms;

R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are as defined in the formula (1);

Ar₅₀₁ and Ar₅₀₂ are independently

a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group having 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms;

L₅₀₁ is

a substituted or unsubstituted alkylene group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenylene group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynylene group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkylene group having 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted arylene group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted divalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms;

m1 is an integer of 0 to 2, m2 is an integer of 0 to 4, m3s are independently an integer of 0 to 3, and m4s are independently an integer of 0 to 5; when plural R₅₀₁s exist, the plural R₅₀₁s may be the same or different;

wherein, in the formula (61),

at least one pair of R₆₀₁ and R₆₀₂, R₆₀₂ and R₆₀₃, and R₆₀₃ and R₆₀₄ are bonded with each other to form a divalent group represented by the formula (62);

at least one pair of R₆₀₅ and R₆₀₆, R₆₀₆ and R₆₀₇, and R₅₀₇ and R₆₀₈ are bonded with each other to form a divalent group represented by formula (63);

at least one of R₆₀₁ to R₆₀₄ that does not form the divalent group represented by the formula (62), and R₆₁₁ to R₆₁₄ is a monovalent group represented by the following formula (64);

at least one of R₆₀₅ to R₆₀₈ that do not form the divalent group represented by the formula (63), and R₆₂₁ to R₆₂₄ is a monovalent group represented by the following formula (64);

X₆₀₁ is an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, or NR₆₀₉;

R₆₀₁ to R₆₀₈ that do not form the divalent group represented by the formulas (62) and (63) and that is not the monovalent group represented by the formula (64), R₆₁₁ to R₆₁₄ and R₆₂₁ to R₆₂₄ that are not the monovalent group represented by the formula (64), and R₆₀₉ are independently

a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group having 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms, —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),

—O—(R₉₀₄), —S—(R₉₀₅),

—N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇), a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms;

R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are as defined in the formula (1);

wherein, in the formula (64), Ar₆₀₁ and Ar₆₀₂ are independently

a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms;

L₆₀₁ to L₆₀₃ are independently

a single bonded, a substituted or unsubstituted arylene group having 6 to 30 ring carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted divalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 30 ring atoms, or a divalent linking group formed by bonding 2 to 4 above mentioned groups;

wherein; in the formula (71);

A₇₀₁ ring and A₇₀₂ ring are independently

a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic hydrocarbon ring having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic ring having 5 to 50 ring atoms;

One or more rings selected from the group consisting of A₇₀₁ ring and A₇₀₂ ring are bonded to the bond * of the structure represented by the following formula (72);

wherein, in the formula (72),

A₇₀₃ rings are independently a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic hydrocarbon ring having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic ring having 5 to 50 ring atoms;

X₇₀₁ is NR₇₀₃, C(R₇₀₄)(R₇₀₅), Si(R₇₀₆) (R₇₀₇), Ge(R₇₀₈) (R₇₀₉), O, S or Se;

R₇₀₁ and R₇₀₂ are bonded with each other to form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring or do not form a substituted or unsubstituted saturated or unsaturated ring;

R₇₀₁ and R₇₀₂ that do not form the substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring, and R₇₀₃ to R₇₀₉ are independently

a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group having 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms, —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),

—O—(R₉₀₄), —S—(R₉₀₅),

—N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇), a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms;

R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are as defined in the formula (1);

wherein, in the formula (81),

A₈₀₁ ring is a ring represented by the formula (82) which is fused to an adjacent ring at an arbitrary position;

A₈₀₂ ring is a ring represented by the formula (83) which is fused to an adjacent ring at an arbitrary position;

two bonds * bond to A803 ring at an arbitrary position;

X₈₀₁ and X₈₀₂ are independently C(R₈₀₃)(R₈₀₄), Si(R₈₀₅)(R₈₀₆), an oxygen atom, or a sulfur atom;

A₈₀₃ ring is a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic hydrocarbon ring having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic ring having 5 to 50 ring atoms;

Ar₈₀₁ is a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms;

R₈₀₁ to R₈₀₆ are independently

a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group having 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms, —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),

—O—(R₉₀₄), —S—(R₉₀₅),

—N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇), a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms;

R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are as defined in the formula (1);

-   -   m801 and m802 are independently an integer of 0 to 2; when these         are 2, plural R₈₀₁s or R₈₀₂s may be the same or different;

a801 is an integer of 0 to 2; when a801 is 0 or 1, the structure in the parenthese indicated by “3-a801” may be the same or different from each other; when a801 is 2, Ar₈₀₁s may be the same or different from each other.

2. An electronic apparatus provided with the organic electroluminescence device according to the above 1.

According to the invention, an organic EL device having a low CIEy value and a long lifetime, and an electronic apparatus provided with the organic EL device can be provided.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a view showing a schematic configuration of one embodiment of the organic EL device of the invention,

MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Definition

In the present specification, a hydrogen atom means an atom including isotopes different in the number of neutrons, namely, a protium, a deuterium and a tritium.

In the present specification, a term “ring carbon atoms” represents the number of carbon atoms among atoms forming a subject ring itself of a compound having a structure in which atoms are bonded in a ring form (for example, a monocyclic compound, a fused ring compound, a cross-linked compound, a carbocyclic compound or a heterocyclic compound). When the subject ring is substituted by a substituent, the carbon contained in the substituent is not included in the number of ring carbon atoms. The same shall apply to the “ring carbon atoms” described below, unless otherwise noted. For example, a benzene ring has 6 ring carbon atoms, a naphthalene ring has 10 ring carbon atoms, a pyridine ring has 5 ring carbon atoms, and a furan ring has 4 ring carbon atoms. Further, for example, a 9,9-diphenylfluorenyl group has 13 ring carbon atoms, and a 9,9′-spirobifluorenyl group has 25 ring carbon atoms.

Further, when the benzene ring or the naphthalene ring is substituted by an alkyl group as a substituent, for example, the number of carbon atoms of the alkyl group is not included in the ring carbon atoms.

In the present specification, a term “ring atoms” represents the number of atoms forming a subject ring itself of a compound having a structure in which atoms are bonded in a ring foam (for example, a monocycle, a fused ring and a ring assembly) (for example, a monocyclic compound, a fused ring compound, a cross-linked compound, a carbocyclic compound or a heterocyclic compound). The term “ring atoms” does not include atoms which do not form the ring (for example, a hydrogen atom which terminates a bond of the atoms forming the ring) or atoms contained in a substituent when the ring is substituted by the substituent. The same shall apply to the “ring atoms” described below, unless otherwise noted. For example, a pyridine ring has 6 ring atoms, a quinazoline ring has 10 ring atoms, and a furan ring has 5 ring atoms. A hydrogen atom bonded with a carbon atom of the pyridine ring or the quinazoline ring or an atom forming the substituent is not included in the number of the ring atoms.

In the present specification, a term “XX to YY carbon atoms” in an expression of “substituted or unsubstituted ZZ group having XX to YY carbon atoms” represents the number of carbon atoms when the ZZ group is unsubstituted. The number of carbon atoms of a substituent when the ZZ group is substituted is not included. Here, “YY” is larger than “XX”, and “XX” and “YY” each mean an integer of 1 or more.

In the present specification, a term “XX to YY atoms” in an expression of “substituted or unsubstituted ZZ group having XX to YY atoms” represents the number of atoms when the ZZ group is unsubstituted. The number of atoms of a substituent when the group is substituted is not included. Here, “YY” is larger than “XX”, and “XX” and “YY” each mean an integer of 1 or more.

A term “unsubstituted” in the case of “substituted or unsubstituted ZZ group” means that the ZZ group is not substituted by a substituent, and a hydrogen atom is bonded therewith. Alternatively, a term “substituted” in the case of “substituted or unsubstituted ZZ group” means that one or more hydrogen atoms in the ZZ group are substituted by a substituent. Similarly, a term “substituted” in the case of “BB group substituted by an AA group” means that one or more hydrogen atoms in the BB group are substituted by the AA group.

Hereinafter, the substituent described herein will be described.

The number of the ring carbon atoms of the “unsubstituted aryl group” described herein is 6 to 50, preferably 6 to 30, and more preferably 6 to 18, unless otherwise specified.

The number of the ring carbon atoms of the “unsubstituted heterocyclic group” described herein is 5 to 50, preferably 5 to 30, and more preferably 5 to 18, unless otherwise specified.

The number of the carbon atoms of the “unsubstituted alkyl group” described herein is 1 to 50, preferably 1 to 20, and more preferably 1 to 6, unless otherwise specified.

The number of the carbon atoms of the “unsubstituted alkenyl group” described herein is 2 to 50, preferably 2 to 20, and more preferably 2 to 6, unless otherwise specified.

The number of the carbon atoms of the “unsubstituted alkynyl group” described herein is 2 to 50, preferably 2 to 20, and more preferably 2 to 6, unless otherwise specified.

The number of the ring carbon atoms of the “unsubstituted cycloalkyl group” described herein is 3 to 50, preferably 3 to 20, and more preferably 3 to 6, unless otherwise specified.

The number of the ring carbon atoms of the “unsubstituted arylene group” described herein is 6 to 50, preferably 6 to 30, and more preferably 6 to 18, unless otherwise specified.

The number of the ring atoms of the “unsubstituted divalent heterocyclic group” described herein is 5 to 50, preferably 5 to 30, and more preferably 5 to 18, unless otherwise specified.

The number of the carbon atoms of the “unsubstituted alkylene group” described herein is 1 to 50, preferably 1 to 20, and more preferably 1 to 6, unless otherwise specified.

Specific examples (specific example group G1) of the “substituted or unsubstituted aryl group” described herein include an unsubstituted aryl group and a substituted aryl group described below. (Here, a term “unsubstituted aryl group” refers to a case where the “substituted or unsubstituted aryl group” is the “unsubstituted aryl group,” and a term “substituted aryl group” refers to a case where the “substituted or unsubstituted aryl group” is the “substituted aryl group”. Hereinafter, a case of merely “aryl group” includes both the “unsubstituted aryl group” and the “substituted aryl group”.

The “substituted aryl group” refers to a case where the “unsubstituted aryl group” has a substituent, and specific examples thereof include a group in which the “unsubstituted aryl group” has the substituent, and a substituted aryl group described below. It should be noted that examples of the “unsubstituted aryl group” and examples of the “substituted aryl group” listed herein are only one example, and the “substituted aryl group” described herein also includes a group in which a group in which “unsubstituted aryl group” has a substituent or the like further has a substituent, and a group in which “substituted aryl group” further has a substituent.

An unsubstituted aryl group:

a phenyl group, a p-biphenyl group, a m-biphenyl group, an o-biphenyl group, a p-terphenyl-4-yl group, a p-terphenyl-3-yl group, a p-terphenyl-2-yl group, a m-terphenyl-4-yl group, a m-terphenyl-3-yl group, a m-terphenyl-2-yl group, an o-terphenyl-4-yl group, an o-terphenyl-3-yl group, an o-terphenyl-2-yl group, a 1-naphthyl group, a 2-naphthyl group, an anthryl group, a benzanthryl group, a phenanthryl group, a benzophenanthryl group, a phenalenyl group, a pyrenyl group, a chrysenyl group, a benzochrysenyl group, a triphenylenyl group, a benzotriphenylenyl group, a tetracenyl group, a pentacenyl group, a fluorenyl group, a 9,9′-spirobifluorenyl group, a benzofluorenyl group, a dibenzofluorenyl group, a fluoranethenyl group, a benzofluoranethenyl group, and a perylenyl group,

A substituted aryl group:

an o-tolyl group, a m-tolyl group, a p-tolyl group, a p-xylyl group, a m-xylyl group, an o-xylyl group, a p-isopropyl phenyl group, a m-isopropyl phenyl group, an o-isopropyl phenyl group, a p-t-butylphenyl group, a m-t-butylphenyl group, an o-t-butylphenyl group, a 3,4,5-trimethylphenyl group, a 9,9-dimethylfluorenyl group, a 9,9-diphenylfluorenyl group a 9,9-di(4-methylphenyl)fluorenyl group, a 9,9-di(4-isopropylphenyl)fluorenyl group, a 9,9-di(4-t-butylphenyl)fluorenyl group, a cyanophenyl group, a triphenylsilylphenyl group, a trimethylsilylphenyl group, a phenylnaphthyl group, and a naphthylphenyl group.

The “heterocyclic group” described herein is a ring group having at least one hetero atom in the ring atom. Specific examples of the hetero atom include a nitrogen atom, an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, a silicon atom, a phosphorus atom and a boron atom.

The “heterocyclic group” described herein may be a monocyclic group, or a fused ring group.

The “heterocyclic group” described herein may be an aromatic heterocyclic group, or an aliphatic heterocyclic group.

Specific examples (specific example group G2) of the “substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic group” include an unsubstituted heterocyclic group and a substituted heterocyclic group described below. (Here, the unsubstituted heterocyclic group refers to a case where the “substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic group” is the “unsubstituted heterocyclic group,” and the substituted heterocyclic group refers to a case where the “substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic group” is the “substituted heterocyclic group”. Hereinafter, the case of merely “heterocyclic group” includes both the “unsubstituted heterocyclic group” and the “substituted heterocyclic group”.

The “substituted heterocyclic group” refers to a case where the “unsubstituted heterocyclic group” has a substituent, and specific examples thereof include a group in which the “unsubstituted heterocyclic group” has a substituent, and a substituted heterocyclic group described below. It should be noted that examples of the “unsubstituted heterocyclic group” and examples of the “substituted heterocyclic group” listed herein are merely one example, and the “substituted heterocyclic group” described herein also includes a group in which “unsubstituted heterocyclic group” which has a substituent or the like further has a substituent, and a group in which “substituted heterocyclic group” further has a substituent.

An unsubstituted heterocyclic group having a nitrogen atom:

a pyrrolyl group, an imidazolyl group, a pyrazolyl group, a triazolyl group, a tetrazolyl group, an oxazolyl group, an isoxazolyl group, an oxadiazolyl group, a thiazolyl group, an isothiazolyl group, a thiadiazolyl group, a pyridyl group, a pyridazinyl group, a pyrimidinyl group, a pyrazinyl group, a triazinyl group, an indolyl group, an isoindolyl group, an indolizinyl group, a quinolizinyl group, a quinolyl group, an isoquinolyl group, a cinnolyl group, a phthalazinyl group, a quinazolinyl group, a quinoxalinyl group, a benzimidazolyl group, an indazolyl group, a phenanthrolinyl group, a phenanthridinyl group an acriclinyl group, a phenazinyl group, a carbazolyl group, a benzocarbazolyl group, a morpholino group, a phenoxazinyl group, a phenothiazinyl group, an azacarbazolyl group, and a diazacarbazolyl group.

An unsubstituted heterocyclic group having an oxygen atom:

a furyl group, an oxazolyl group, an isoxazolyl group, an oxadiazolyl group, a xanthenyl group, a benzofuranyl group, an isobenzofuranyl group, a dibenzofuranyl group, a naphthobenzofuranyl group, a benzooxazolyl group, a benzisoxazolyl group, a phenoxazinyl group, a morpholino group, a dinaphthofuranyl group, an azadibenzofuranyl group, a diazadibenzofuranyl group, an azanaphthobenzofuranyl group, and a diazanaphthobenzofuranyl group. An unsubstituted heterocyclic group having a sulfur atom a thienyl group, a thiazolyl group, an isothiazolyl group, a thiadiazolyl group, a benzothiophenyl group, an isobenzothiophenyl group, a dibenzothiophenyl group, a naphthobenzothiophenyl group, a benzothiazolyl group, a benzisothiazolyl group, a phenothiazinyl group, a dinaphthothiophenyl group, an azadibenzothiophenyl group, a diazadibenzothiophenyl group, an azanaphthobenzothiophenyl group, and a diazanaphthobenzothiophenyl group.

A substituted heterocyclic group having a nitrogen atom:

a (9-phenyl)carbazolyl group, a (9-biphenylyl)carbazolyl group, a (9-phenyl)phenylcarbazolylgroup, a (9-naphthyl)carbazolyl group, a diphenylcarbazol-9-yl group, a phenylcarbazol-9-yl group, a methylbenzimidazolyl group, an ethybenzimidazolyl group, a phenyltriazinyl group, a biphenylyltriazinyl group, a diphenyltriazinyl group, a phenylquinazolinyl group, and a biphenylylquinazolinyl group.

A substituted heterocyclic group having an oxygen atom:

a phenyldibenzofuranyl group, a methyldibenzofuranyl group, a t-butyldibenzofuranyl group, and a monovalent residue of spiro[9H-xanthene-9,9′-[9H]fluorene].

A substituted heterocyclic group having a sulfur atom:

a phenyldibenzothiophenyl group, a methyldibenzothiophenyl group, a t-butyldibenzothiophenyl group, and a monovalent residue of spiro[9H-thioxantene-9,9′-[9H]fluorene].

A monovalent group derived from the following unsubstituted heterocyclic ring containing at least one of a nitrogen atom, an oxygen atom and a sulfur atom, and a group in which a monovalent group derived from the following unsubstituted heterocyclic ring has a substituent:

In the formulas (XY-1) to (XY-18), X_(A) and Y_(A) are independently an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, NH or CH₂. However, at least one of X_(A) and Y_(A) is an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom or NH.

The heterocyclic ring represented by the formulas (XY-1) to (XY-18) becomes a monovalent heterocyclic group having a bond at an arbitrary position.

An expression “the monovalent group derived from the unsubstituted heterocyclic ring represented by the formulas (XY-1) to (XY-18) has a substituent” refers to a case where the hydrogen atom bonded with the carbon atom which constitutes a skeleton of the formulas is substituted by a substituent, or a state in which X_(A) or Y_(A) is NH or CH₂, and the hydrogen atom in the NH or CH₂ is replaced with a substituent.

Specific examples (specific example group G3) of the “substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group” include an unsubstituted alkyl group and a substituted alkyl group described below (Here, the unsubstituted alkyl group refers to a case where the “substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group” is the “unsubstituted alkyl group,” and the substituted alkyl group refers to a case where the “substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group” is the “substituted alkyl group”). Hereinafter, the case of merely “alkyl group” includes both the “unsubstituted alkyl group” and the “substituted alkyl group”.

The “substituted alkyl group” refers to a case where the “unsubstituted alkyl group” has a substituent, and specific examples thereof include a group in which the “unsubstituted alkyl group” has a substituent, and a substituted alkyl group described below. It should be noted that examples of the “unsubstituted alkyl group” and examples of the “substituted alkyl group” listed herein are merely one example, and the “substituted alkyl group” described herein also includes a group in which “unsubstituted alkyl group” has a substituent further has a substituent, a group in which “substituted alkyl group” further has a substituent, and the like.

An unsubstituted alkyl group:

a methyl group, an ethyl group, a n-propyl group, an isopropyl group, a n-butyl group, an isobutyl group, a s-butyl group, and a t-butyl group.

A substituted alkyl group:

a heptafluoropropyl group (including an isomer), a pentafluoroethyl group, a 2,2,2-trifluoroethyl group, and a trifluoromethyl group.

Specific examples (specific example group G4) of the “substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group” include an unsubstituted alkenyl group and a substituted alkenyl group described below. (Here, the unsubstituted alkenyl group refers to a case where the “substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group” is the “unsubstituted alkenyl group,” and the substituted alkenyl group refers to a case where the “substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group” is the “substituted alkenyl group”). Hereinafter, the case of merely “alkenyl group” includes both the “unsubstituted alkenyl group” and the “substituted alkenyl group”.

The “substituted alkenyl group” refers to a case where the “unsubstituted alkenyl group” has a substituent, and specific examples thereof include a group in which the “unsubstituted alkenyl group” has a substituent, and a substituted alkenyl group described below. It should be noted that examples of the “unsubstituted alkenyl group” and examples of the “substituted alkenyl group” listed herein are merely one example, and the “substituted alkenyl group” described herein also includes a group in which “unsubstituted alkenyl group” has a substituent further has a substituent, a group in which “substituted alkenyl group” further has a substituent, and the like.

An unsubstituted alkenyl group and a substituted alkenyl group:

a vinyl group, an allyl group, a 1-butenyl group, a 2-butenyl group, a 3-butenyl group, a 1,3-butanedienyl group, a 1-methylvinyl group, a 1-methylallyl group, a 1,1-dimethylallyl group, a 2-methylallyl group, and a 1,2-dimethylallyl group.

Specific examples (specific example group G5) of the “substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group” include an unsubstituted alkynyl group described below. (Here, the unsubstituted alkynyl group refers to a case where the “substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group” is the “unsubstituted alkynyl group”). Hereinafter, a case of merely “alkynyl group” includes both the “unsubstituted alkynyl group” and the “substituted alkynyl group”.

The “substituted alkynyl group” refers to a case where the “unsubstituted alkynyl group” has a substituent, and specific examples thereof include a group in which the “unsubstituted alkynyl group” described below has a substituent.

An unsubstituted alkynyl group:

an ethynyl group.

Specific examples (specific example group G6) of the “substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group” described herein include an unsubstituted cycloalkyl group and a substituted cycloalkyl group described below. (Here, the unsubstituted cycloalkyl group refers to a case where the “substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group” is the “unsubstituted cycloalkyl group,” and the substituted cycloalkyl group refers to a case where the “substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group” is the “substituted cycloalkyl group”). Hereinafter, a case of merely “cycloalkyl group” includes both the “unsubstituted cycloalkyl group” and the “substituted cycloalkyl group”.

The “substituted cycloalkyl group” refers to a case where the “unsubstituted cycloalkyl group” a the substituent, and specific examples thereof include a group in which the “unsubstituted cycloalkyl group” has a substituent, and a substituted cycloalkyl group described below. It should be noted that examples of the “unsubstituted cycloalkyl group” and examples of the “substituted cycloalkyl group” listed herein are merely one example, and the “substituted cycloalkyl group” described herein also includes a group in which “unsubstituted cycloalkyl group” has a substituent further has a substituent, a group in which “substituted cycloalkyl group” further has a substituent, and the like.

An unsubstituted aliphatic ring group:

a cyclopropyl group, a cyclobutyl group, a cyclopentyl group, a cyclohexyl group, a 1-adamantyl group, a 2-adamantyl group, a 1-norbornyl group, and a 2-norbornyl group.

A substituted cycloalkyl group:

a 4-methylcyclohexyl group.

Specific examples (specific example group G7) of the group represented by —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃) described herein include

—Si(G1)(G1)(G1), —Si(G1)(G2)(G2), —Si(G1)(G1)(G2), —Si(G2)(G2)(G2), —Si(G5)(G5)(G5) and —Si(G6)(G6)(G6).

In which,

G1 is the “aryl group” described in the specific example group G1.

G2 is the “heterocyclic group” described in the specific example group G2.

G3 is the “alkyl group” described in the specific example group G3.

G6 is the “cycloalkyl group” described in the specific example group G6.

Specific examples (specific example group G8) of the group represented by —O—(R₉₀₄) described herein include

—O(G1), —O(G2), —O(G3) and —O(G6).

In which,

G1 is the “aryl group” described in the specific example group G1.

G2 is the “heterocyclic group” described in the specific example group G2.

G3 is the “alkyl group” described in the specific example group G3.

G6 is the “cycloalkyl group” described in the specific example group G6.

Specific examples (specific example group G9) of the group represented by —S—(R₉₀₅) described herein include

—S(G1), —S(G2), —S(G3) and —S(G6),

In which,

G1 is the “aryl group” described in the specific example group G1.

G2 is the “heterocycle group” described in the specific example group G2.

G3 is the “alkyl group” described in the specific example group G3.

G6 is the “cycloalkyl group” described in the specific example group G6.

Specific examples (specific example group G10) of the group represented by —N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇) described herein include

—N(G1)(G1), —N(G2)(G2), —N(G1)(G2), —N(G3)(G3) and —N(G6) (G6).

In which,

G1 is the “aryl group” described in the specific example group G1.

G2 is the “heterocycle group” described in the specific example group G2.

G3 is the “alkyl group” described in the specific example group G3.

G6 is the “cycloalkyl group” described in the specific example group G6.

Specific examples (specific example group G11) of the “halogen atom” described herein include a fluorine atom, a chlorine atom, a bromine atom and an iodine atom.

Specific examples of the “alkoxy group” described herein include a group represented by —O(G3), where G3 is the “alkyl group” described in the specific example group G3. The number of carbon atoms of the “unsubstituted alkoxy group” are 1 to 50, preferably 1 to 30, and more preferably 1 to 18, unless otherwise specified.

Specific examples of the “alkylthio group” described herein include a group represented by —S(G3), where G3 is the “alkyl group” described in the specific example group G3. The number of carbon atoms of the “unsubstituted alkylthio group” are 1 to 50, preferably 1 to 30, and more preferably 1 to 18, unless otherwise specified.

Specific examples of the “aryloxy group” described herein include a group represented by —O(G1), where G1 is the “aryl group” described in the specific example group G1. The number of ring carbon atoms of the “unsubstituted aryloxy group” are 6 to 50, preferably 6 to 30, and more preferably 6 to 18, unless otherwise specified.

Specific examples of the “arylthio group” described herein include a group represented by —S(G1), where G1 is the “aryl group” described in the specific example group G1. The number of ring carbon atoms of the “unsubstituted arylthio group” are 6 to 50, preferably 6 to 30, and more preferably 6 to 18, unless otherwise specified.

Specific examples of the “aralkyl group” described herein include a group represented by -(G3)-(G1), where G3 is the “alkyl group” described in the specific example group G3, and G1 is the “aryl group” described in the specific example group G1. Accordingly, the “aralkyl group” is one embodiment of the “substituted alkyl group” substituted by the “aryl group”. The number of carbon atoms of the “unsubstituted aralkyl group,” which is the “unsubstituted alkyl group” substituted by the “unsubstituted aryl group,” are 7 to 50, preferably 7 to 30, and more preferably 7 to 18, unless otherwise specified.

Specific example of the “aralkyl group” include a benzyl group, a 1-phenylethyl group, a 2-phenylethyl group, a 1-phenylisopropyl group, a 2-phenylisopropyl group, a phenyl-t-butyl group, an α-naphthylmethyl group, a 1-α-naphthylethyl group, a 2-α-naphthylethyl group, a 1-α-naphthylisopropyl group, a 2-α-naphthylisopropyl group, a β-naphthylmethyl group, a 1-β-naphthylethyl group, a 2-β-naphthylethyl group, a 1-β-naphthylisopropyl group, and a 2-β-naphthylisopropyl group.

The substituted or unsubstituted aryl group described herein is, unless otherwise specified, preferably a phenyl group, a p-biphenyl group, a m-biphenyl group, an o-biphenyl group, a p-terphenyl-4-yl group, a p-terphenyl-3-yl group, a p-terphenyl-2-yl group, a m-terphenyl-4-yl group, a m-terphenyl-3-yl group, a m-terphenyl-2-yl group, an o-terphenyl-4-yl group, an o-terphenyl-3-yl group, an o-terphenyl-2-yl group, a 1-naphthyl group, a 2-naphthyl group, an anthryl group, a phenanthryl group, a pyrenyl group, a chrysenyl group, a triphenylenyl group, a fluorenyl group, a 9,9′-spirobifluorenyl group, a 9,9-diphenylfluorenyl group, or the like.

The substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic group described herein is, unless otherwise specified, preferably a pyridyl group, a pyrimidinyl group, a triazinyl group, a quinolyl group, an isoquinolyl group, a quinazolinyl group, a benzimidazolyl group, a phenanthrolinyl group, a carbazolyl group, a benzocarbazolyl group, an azacarbazolyl group, a diazacarbazolyl group, a dibenzofuranyl group, a naphthobenzofuranyl group, an azadibenzofuranyl group, a diazadibenzofuranyl group, a dibenzothiophenyl group, a naphthobenzothiophenyl group, an azadibenzothiophenyl group, a diazadibenzothiophenyl group, a (9-phenyl)carbazolyl group, a (9-biphenylyl)carbazolyl group, a (9-phenyl)phenylcarbazolyl group, a diphenylcarbazole-9-yl group, a phenylcarbazol-9-yl group, a phenyltriazinyl group, a biphenylyltriazinyl group, diphenyltriazinyl group, a phenyldibenzofuranyl group, a phenyldibenzothiophenyl group or the like.

The dibenzofuranyl group and the dibenzothiophenyl group as described above are specifically any group described below, unless otherwise specified.

In the formulas (XY-76) to (XY-79), XS is an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom.

The substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group described herein is, unless otherwise specified, preferably a methyl group, an ethyl group, a propyl group, an isopropyl group, a n-butyl group, an isobutyl group, a t-butyl group, or the like.

The “substituted or unsubstituted arylene group” descried herein refers to a group in which the above-described “aryl group” is converted into divalence, unless otherwise specified. Specific examples (specific example group G12) of the “substituted or unsubstituted arylene group” include a group in which the “aryl group” described in the specific example group G1 is converted into divalence.

Specific examples (specific example group G13) of the “substituted or unsubstituted divalent heterocyclic group” include a group in which the “heterocyclic group” described in the specific example group G2 is converted into divalence.

Specific examples (specific example group G14) of the “substituted or unsubstituted alkylene group” include a group in which the “alkyl group” described in the specific example group G3 is converted into divalence.

The substituted or unsubstituted arylene group described herein is any group described below, unless otherwise specified.

In the formulas (XY-20) to (XY-29), R₉₀₈ is a substituent.

Then, m901 is an integer of 0 to 4, and when m901 is 2 or more, a plurality of R₉₀₈ may be the same with or different from each other.

In the formulas (XY-30) to (XY-40), R₉₀₉ is independently a hydrogen atom or a substituent. Two of R₉₀₉ may be bonded with each other through a single bond to form a ring.

In the formulas (XY-41) to (XY-46), R₉₁₀ is a substituent.

Then, m902 is an integer of 0 to 6. When m902 is 2 or more, a plurality of R₉₁₀ may be the same with or different from each other.

The substituted or unsubstituted divalent heterocyclic group described herein is preferably any group described below, unless otherwise specified.

In the formulas (XY-50) to (XY-64), R₉₁₁ is a hydrogen atom or a substituent.

In the formulas (XY-65) to (XY-75), X_(B) is an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom.

Herein, a case where “one or more sets of two or more groups adjacent to each other are bonded with each other to form a substituted or unsubstituted and saturated or unsaturated ring” will be described by taking, as an example, a case of an anthracene compound represented by the following formula (XY-80) in which a mother skeleton is an anthracene ring.

For example, two adjacent to each other into one set when “one or more sets of two or more groups adjacent to each other are bonded with each other to form the ring” among R₉₂₁ to R₉₃₀ include R₉₂₁ and R₉₂₂, R₉₂₂ and R₉₂₃, R₉₂₃ and R₉₂₄, R₉₂₄ and R₉₃₀, R₉₃₀ and R₉₂₅, R₉₂₅ and R₉₂₆, R₉₂₆ and R₉₂₇, R₉₂₇ and R₉₂₈, R₉₂₈ and R₉₂₉, and R₉₂₉ and R₉₂₁.

The above-described “one or more sets” means that two or more sets of two groups adjacent to each other may simultaneously form the ring. For example, a case where R₉₂₁ and R₉₂₂ are bonded with each other to form a ring A, and simultaneously R₉₂₅ and R₉₂₆ are bonded with each other to form a ring B is represented by the following formula (XY-81).

A case where “two or more groups adjacent to each other” form a ring means that, for example, R₉₂₁ and R₉₂₂ are bonded with each other to form a ring A, and R₉₂₂ and R₉₂₃ are bonded with each other to form a ring C. A case where the ring A and ring C sharing R₉₂₂ are formed, in which the ring A and the ring C are fused to the anthracene mother skeleton by three of R₉₂₁ to R₉₂₃ adjacent to each other, is represented by the following (XY-82),

The rings A to C formed in the formulas (XY-81) and (XY-82) are a saturated or unsaturated ring.

A term “unsaturated ring” means an aromatic hydrocarbon ring or an aromatic heterocyclic ring. A term “saturated ring” means an aliphatic hydrocarbon ring or an aliphatic heterocyclic ring.

For example, the ring A formed by R₉₂₁ and R₉₂₂ being bonded with each other, represented by the formula (XY-81), means a ring formed by a carbon atom of the anthracene skeleton bonded with R₉₂₁, a carbon atom of the anthracene skeleton bonded with R₉₂₂, and one or more arbitrary elements. Specific examples include, when the ring A is formed by R₉₂₁ and R₉₂₂, a case where an unsaturated ring is formed of a carbon atom of an anthracene skeleton bonded with R₉₂₁, a carbon atom of the anthracene skeleton bonded with R₉₂₂, and four carbon atoms, in which a ring formed by R₉₂₁ and R₉₂₂ is formed into a benzene ring. Further, when a saturated ring is formed, the ring is formed into a cyclohexane ring.

Here, “arbitrary elements” are preferably a C element, a N element, an O element and a S element. In the arbitrary elements (for example, a case of the C element or the N element), the carbon atoms of the anthracene mother skeleton that do not form the ring may be terminated with the hydrogen atom or the like, or may be substituted by an arbitrary substituent. When the ring contains the arbitrary elements other than the C element, the ring to be formed is a heterocyclic ring.

The number of “one or more arbitrary elements” forming the saturated or unsaturated ring is preferably 2 or more and 15 or less, more preferably 3 or more and 12 or less, and further preferably 3 or more and 5 or less.

When the above-described “saturated or unsaturated ring” has a substituent, the substituent is as described above.

In one embodiment of the present specification, the substituent (hereinafter, referred to as an “arbitrary substituent” in several cases) in the case of the “substituted or unsubstituted” is a group selected from the group consisting of an unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, an unsubstituted alkenyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, an unsubstituted alkynyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, an unsubstituted cycloalkyl group having 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms,

—Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),

—O—(R₉₀₄), —S—(R₉₀₅)

—N(R₉₀₅)(R₉₀₇) wherein, R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are independently a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group having 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms; and when two or more of R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ exist, two or more of R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ may be the same with or different from each other, a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group, an unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, and an unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms.

In one embodiment, the substituent in the case of “substituted or unsubstituted” is a group selected from the group consisting of

an alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, an aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, and a monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms.

In one embodiment, the substituent in the case of “substituted or unsubstituted” is a group selected from the group consisting of

an alkyl group having 1 to 18 carbon atoms, an aryl group having 6 to 18 ring carbon atoms, and a monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 18 ring atoms.

Specific examples of each group of the arbitrary substituent described above are as described above.

Herein, unless otherwise specified, the saturated or unsaturated ring (preferably substituted or unsubstituted and saturated or unsaturated five-membered or six-membered ring, more preferably a benzene ring) may be formed by the arbitrary substituents adjacent to each other.

Herein, unless otherwise specified, the arbitrary substituent may further have the substituent. Specific examples of the substituent that the arbitrary substituent further has include to the ones same as the arbitrary substituent described above.

In the chemical formulas described in the specification, a hydrogen atom i.e., a protium, a deuterium or a tritium bonds to a bondable position where a substituent such as “R”, or “D” is not shown.

[Organic EL Device]

The organic EL device according to one aspect of the invention comprises a cathode, an anode and an emitting layer disposed between the cathode and the anode, and it is characterized in that the emitting layer comprises a compound represented by the following formula (1) and one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of compounds represented by formulas (11), (21), (31), (41), (51), (61), (71) and (81).

Each compound is described later.

The organic EL device according to one aspect of the invention exhibits high device performance by possessing the above-mentioned constitution. Specifically, it is possible to provide an organic EL device which is able to simultaneously satisfy both characteristics of a low CIEy value and a long life.

According to one aspect of the present invention, a method for improving a performance of an organic EL device can also be provided. the method is characterized in that the compound represented by the formula (1) and one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of the formulas (11) to (81) are used in combination in the emitting layer of the organic EL device. Specifically, the method can improve an organic EL device performance as compared with the case where a compound having the same structure as formula (1) except that only protium atoms are contained as hydrogen atoms (hereinafter also referred to as “protium compound”) is used as a host material. The case where the protium compound is used means that a host material in an emitting layer consists essentially of the protium compound (the ratio of the protium compound to the sum of the protium compound and the compound represented by formula (1) is 90 mol % or more, 95 mol % or more, or 99 mol % or more).

That is, it is possible to increase a performance of an organic EL device by, instead of a protium compound or in addition to a protium compound, using a compound obtained by replacing at least one protium atoms on an anthracene skeleton of the protium compound with a deuterium atom (a compound represented by formula (1)) as a host material.

A schematic outline of the organic EL device of one aspect of the invention is explained by reference to FIG. 1.

The organic EL device 1 according to one aspect of the invention comprises substrate 2, anode 3, emitting layer 5, cathode 10, organic layer 4 disposed between the anode 3 and the emitting layer 5, and organic layer 6 disposed between the emitting layer 5 and the cathode 10.

The compound represented by the formula (1) and one or more compounds selected from a group consisting of compounds represented by the formula (11), (21), (31), (41), (51), (61), (71) and (81) are contained in emitting layer 5 disposed between the anode 3 and the cathode 10. These compounds may be used singly or in combination of two or more.

(Compound Represented by Formula (1))

The compound represented by the formula (1) is explained below.

In the formula (1),

R₁ to R₈ are independently

a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group having 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms, —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),

—O—(R₉₀₄), —S—(R₉₀₅),

—N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇), a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms;

R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are independently

a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group having 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms;

when two or more of R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ exist, two or more of R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ may be the same with or different from each other;

at least one of R₁ to R₈ is a deuterium atom;

two or more adjacent groups of R₁ to R₄ and two or more adjacent groups of R₅ to R₈ do not form a ring;

L₁ and L₂ are independently

a single bond, a substituted or unsubstituted phenylene group, a substituted or unsubstituted naphthylene group, a substituted or unsubstituted biphenylene group, a substituted or unsubstituted terphenylene group, a substituted or unsubstituted anthrylene group, or a substituted or unsubstituted phenanthrylene group;

Ar₁ and Ar₂ are independently

a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted naphthyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted biphenyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted terphenyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted anthryl group, or a substituted or unsubstituted phenanthryl group;

when L₁, L₂, Ar₁ and Ar₂ have a substituent, the substituent is

an alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, an alkynyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a cycloalkyl group having 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms, an alkylsilyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, a halogen atom, or a cyano group;

All of R₁ to R₈ may be deuterium atoms or a part of them (e.g., one or two of R₁ to R₈) may be deuterium atoms.

R₁ to R₈ that are not deuterium atoms are preferably hydrogen atoms (protium atoms).

In one embodiment, at least one hydrogen atom contained in one or more groups selected from a group consisting of L₁ and L₂ is a deuterium atom. All hydrogen atoms contained in one or more groups selected from a group consisting of L₁ and L₂ may be a deuterium atom. In more detail, in one embodiment, one or more groups selected from the group consisting of L₁ and L₂ are

an unsubstituted phenylene group in which at least one hydrogen atom is a deuterium atom, an unsubstituted naphthylene group in which at least one hydrogen atom is a deuterium atom, an unsubstituted biphenylene group in which at least one hydrogen atom is a deuterium atom, an unsubstituted terphenylene group in which at least one hydrogen atom is a deuterium atom, an unsubstituted anthrylene group in which at least one hydrogen atom is a deuterium atom, or an unsubstituted phenanthrylene group in which at least one hydrogen atom is a deuterium atom.

In one embodiment, L₁ and L₂ are independently a single bond, a substituted or unsubstituted phenylene group, or a naphthylene group. It is preferable that at least one of L₁ and L₂ is a single bond.

In one embodiment, at least one hydrogen atom contained in one or more groups selected from a group consisting of Ar₁ and Ar₂ is a deuterium atom. All hydrogen atoms contained in one or more groups selected from a group consisting of Ar₁ and Ar₂ may be a deuterium atom. In more detail, in one embodiment, one or more groups selected from the group consisting of Ar₁ and Ar₂ are

an unsubstituted phenyl group in which at least one hydrogen atom is a deuterium atom, an unsubstituted naphthyl group in which at least one hydrogen atom is a deuterium atom, an unsubstituted biphenyl group in which at least one hydrogen atom is a deuterium atom, an unsubstituted terphenyl group in which at least one hydrogen atom is a deuterium atom, an unsubstituted anthryl group in which at least one hydrogen atom is a deuterium atom, or an unsubstituted phenanthryl group in which at least one hydrogen atom is a deuterium atom.

In one embodiment, Ar₁ and Ar₂ are independently a single bond, a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted naphthyl group, or a substituted or unsubstituted phenanthryl group.

Existence of a deuterium atom in the compound is confirmed by Mass Spectrometry or ¹H-NMR Spectrometry. The bonding position of a deuterium atom in the compound is identified by ¹H-NMR Spectrometry. In concrete terms, it is confirmed as follows.

If it is identified that, by Mass Spectrometry, a molecular weight of a target compound is greater by “one” than a molecular weight of a corresponding compound in which all hydrogen atoms are protium atoms, it is confirmed that one deuterium atom exists in the target compound. Further, the number of deuterium atoms in a molecule can be confirmed by an integration value obtained by ¹H-NMR analysis on the target compound, since no signal is observed by performing ¹H-NMR analysis on a deuterium atom. The bonding position of a deuterium can be identified by performing ¹H-NMR analysis on the target compound and assigning signals.

It is preferable that, in the compound represented by the formula (1), the content ratio of a compound in which only protium atoms are contained as hydrogen atoms (a compound having the same structure as formula (1) except that only protium atoms are contained as hydrogen atoms (protium compound)) is 99 mol % or less. The content ratio of the protium compound is confirmed by Mass Spectrometry.

In one embodiment, the emitting layer of the organic EL device according to one aspect of the invention includes the compound represented by the formula (1) and a protium compound, and the content ratio of the latter to the total thereof is 99 mol % or less.

In one embodiment, the emitting layer of the organic EL device according to one aspect of the invention includes the compound represented by the formula (1) and a protium compound, and the content ratio of the former to the total thereof is 30 mol % or more, 50 mol % or more, 70 mol % or more, 90 mol % or more, 95 mol % or more, 99 mol % or more, or 100 mol %.

The compound represented by the formula (1) i.e., a compound used in the scope of the present invention can be synthesized in accordance with the synthesis process described in Examples by using publicly known alternative reactions or materials corresponding to a target compound.

Examples of the compound represented by formula (1) include the following compounds.

(Compound Represented by Formula (11))

The compound represented by the formula (11) is explained below.

In the formula (11),

one or more pairs of two or more adjacent groups of R₁₀₁ to R₁₁₀ are bonded with each other to form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring, or do not form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring;

at least one of R₁₀₁ to R₁₁₀ is a monovalent group represented by the formula (12);

R₁₀₁ to R₁₁₀ that do not form the substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring and that are not a monovalent group represented by the following formula (12) are independently

a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group having 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms, —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),

—O—(R₉₀₄), —S—(R₉₀₅),

—N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇), a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms;

R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are as defined in the formula (1);

wherein, in the formula (12), Ar₁₀₁ and Ar₁₀₂ are independently

a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms;

L₁₀₁ to L₁₀₃ are independently

a single bonded, a substituted or unsubstituted arylene group having 6 to 30 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted divalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 30 ring atoms;

In the formula (11), it is preferable that two of R₁₀₁ to R₁₁₀ are the group represented by the formula (12).

In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (11) is represented by the following formula (13):

wherein in the formula (13), R₁₁₁ to R₁₁₈ are the same as R₁₀₁ to R₁₁₀ that is not a monovalent group represented by the formula (12) in the formula (11). Ar₁₀₁, Ar₁₀₂, L₁₀₁, L₁₀₂ and L₁₀₃ are as defined in the formula (12).

In the formula (11), L_(<)01 is preferably a single bond and L₁₀₂ and L₁₀₃ are preferably a single bond.

In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (11) is represented by the formula (14) or (15).

wherein in the formula (14), R₁₁₁ to R₁₁₈ are as defined in the formula (13). Ar₁₀₁, Ar₁₀₂, L₁₀₂ and L₁₀₃ are as defined in the formula (12).

wherein in the formula (15), R₁₁₁ to R₁₁₈ are as defined in the formula (13). Ar₁₀₁ and Ar₁₀₂ are as defined in the formula (12).

In the formula (11) (formula (12)), it is preferable that at least one of Ar₁₀₁ and Ar₁₀₂ is the group represented by the following formula (16).

wherein in the formula (16),

X₁₀₁ is an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom;

One or more pairs of two or more adjacent groups of R₁₂₁ to R₁₂₇ are bonded with each other to form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring, or do not form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring:

R₁₂₁ to R₁₂₇ that do not form the substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring are independently

a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms; a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group having 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms, —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),

—O—(R₉₀₄), —S—(R₉₀₅),

—N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇), a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms; and

R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are as defined in the formula (1).

It is preferable that X₁₀₁ is an oxygen atom.

It is preferable that at least one of R₁₂₁ to R₁₂₇ is

a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group having 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms.

It is preferable that in the formula (11) (formula (12), Ar₁₀₁ is a group represented by the formula (16) and Ar₁₀₂ is a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms.

In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (11) is represented by the following formula (17).

wherein in the formula (17), R₁₁₁ to R₁₁₈ are as defined in the formula (13), and R₁₂₁ to R₁₂₇ are as defined in the formula (16);

R₁₃₁ to R₁₃₅ are independently

a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms,

Or

a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group having 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms, —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),

—O—(R₉₀₄), —S—(R₉₀₅),

—N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇), a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms; and R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are as defined in the formula (1).

As the compound represented by the formula (11), the following compounds can be given as specific examples, for example.

(Compound Represented by Formula (21))

The compound represented by the formula (21) is explained below.

wherein, in the formula (21),

Zs are independently CR_(a) or N;

A1 ring and A2 ring are independently a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic hydrocarbon ring having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic ring having 5 to 50 ring atoms;

when plural R_(a)s exist, one or more pairs of two or more adjacent groups of R_(a) are bonded with each other to form a substituted or unsubstituted; saturated or unsaturated ring; or do not form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring;

when plural R_(b)s exist, one or more pairs of two or more adjacent groups of R_(b) are bonded with each other to form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring, or do not form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring;

when plural R_(c)s exist, one or more pairs of two or more adjacent groups of R_(c) are bonded with each other to form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring, or do not form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring;

n21 and n22 are independently an integer of 0 to 4;

R_(a) to R_(c) that do not form the substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring are independently

a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms; a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group having 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms, —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),

—O—(R₉₀₄), —S—(R₉₀₅),

—N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇), a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms; R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are as defined in the formula (1);

The “aromatic hydrocarbon ring” of A1 ring and A2 ring has the same structure as the compound obtained by introducing a hydrogen atom into the “aryl group” described above. The “aromatic hydrocarbon ring” of the A1 ring and the A2 ring contains two carbon atoms in the fused bicyclic structure at the center of the formula (21) as ring atoms. Examples of “substituted or unsubstituted aromatic hydrocarbon ring having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms” include compounds in which a hydrogen atom is introduced into the “aryl group” described in the example group G1.

The “heterocyclic ring” of A1 ring and A2 ring has the same structure as the compound obtained by introducing a hydrogen atom into the “heterocyclic group” described above. The “heterocyclic ring” of the A1 ring and the A2 ring contains two carbon atoms in the fused bicyclic structure at the center of the formula (21) as ring atoms. Examples of “substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic ring having 5 to 50 ring atoms” include compounds in which a hydrogen atom is introduced into the “heterocyclic group” described in the example group G2.

R_(b) is bonded to one of carbon atoms which form the aromatic hydrocarbon ring of A1 ring, or one of atoms which form the heterocycle of A1 ring.

R_(c) is bonded to one of carbon atoms which form the aromatic hydrocarbon ring of A2 ring, or one of atoms which form the heterocycle of A2 ring.

It is preferable that at least one (preferably two) of R_(a) to R_(c) is a group represented by the following formula (21a).

-L₂₀₁-Ar₂₀₁  (21a)

wherein in the formula (21a),

L₂₀₁ is

a single bond, a substituted or unsubstituted arylene group having 6 to 30 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted bivalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 30 ring atoms;

Ar₂₀₁ is

a substituted or unsubstituted arylene group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms, or a group represented by the following formula (21b):

wherein in the formula (21b),

L₂₁₁ and L₂₁₂ are independently

a single bond, a substituted or unsubstituted arylene group having 6 to 30 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted divalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 30 ring atoms;

Ar₂₁₁ and Ar₂₁₂ are bonded with each other to form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring, or do not form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring; and

Ar₂₁₁ and Ar₂₁₂ that do not form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring are independently

a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms or

a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms.

In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (21) is represented by the following formula (22),

wherein in the formula (22),

one or more pairs of two or more adjacent groups of R₂₀₁ to R₂₁₁ are bonded with each other to form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring, or do not form a substituted or unsubstituted saturated or unsaturated ring;

R₂₀₁ to R₂₁₁ that do not form the substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring are independently

a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group having 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms, —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),

—O—(R₉₀₄), —S—(R₉₀₅),

—N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇), a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms; and

R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are as defined in the formula (1))

It is preferable that at least one (preferably two) of R₂₀₁ to R₂₁₁ is the group represented by the formula (21a). It is preferable that R₂₀₄ and R₂₁; are the group represented by the formula (21a).

In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (21) is a compound obtained by bonding the structure represented by the following formula (21-1) or (21-2) to A1 ring. In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (22) is a compound obtained by bonding the structure represented by the following formula (21-1) or (21-2) to the ring to which R₂₀₄ to R₂₀₇ bonds to.

wherein in the formula (21-1), two bonds shown by * independently bond to a ring carbon atom in the aromatic hydrocarbon ring or a ring atom in the heterocyclic group in A1 ring in the formula (21), or bond to one of R₂₀₄ to R₂₀₇ in the formula (22);

wherein in the formula (21-2), three bonds shown by * independently bond to a ring carbon atom in the aromatic hydrocarbon ring or a ring atom in the heterocyclic group in A1 ring in the formula (22), or bond to one of R₂₀₄ to R 207 in the formula (22);

One or more pairs of two or more adjacent groups of R₂₂₁ to R₂₂₇ and R₂₂₁ to R₂₃₉ are bonded with each other to form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring, or do not form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring;

R₂₂₁ to R₂₂₇ and R₂₃₁ to R₂₃₉ that do not form the substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring are independently

a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group having 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms, —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),

—O—(R₉₀₄), —S—(R₉₀₅),

—N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇), a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms; and

R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are as defined in the formula (1)

In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (21) is a compound represented by the following formula (21-3), (21-4), or (21-5).

wherein in the formulas (21-3), (21-4) and (21-5),

A1 ring is as defined in the formula (21);

R₂₄₀₁ to R₂₄₀₇ are the same as R₂₂₁ to R₂₂₇ in the formulas (21-1) and (21-2); and

R₂₄₁₀ to R₂₄₁₇ are the same as R₂₀₁ to R₂₁₁ in the formula (22).

In one embodiment, the substituted or unsubstituted aromatic hydrocarbon ring having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms of A1 ring in the formula (21-5) is a substituted or unsubstituted napthalene ring, or a substituted or unsubstituted fluorene ring.

In one embodiment, the substituted or unsubstituted heterocycle having 5 to 50 ring atoms of A1 ring in the formula (21-5) is a substituted or unsubstituted dibenzofuran ring, a substituted or unsubstituted carbazole ring, or a substituted or unsubstituted dibenzothiophene ring.

In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (21) or (22) is selected from the group consisting of the compounds represented by the following formulas (21-6-1) to (21-6-7).

wherein in the formulas (21-6-1) to (21-6-7), R₂₄₂₁ to R₂₄₂₇ are the same as R₂₂₁ to R₂₂₇ in the formulas (21-1) and (21-2); R₂₄₃₀ to R₂₄₃₇ and R₂₄₄₁ to R₂₄₄₄ are the same as R₂₀₁ to R₂₁₁ in the formula (22);

-   -   X is O, NR₉₀₁, or C(R₉₀₂) (R₉₀₃); and

R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₃ are as defined in the formula (1).

In one embodiment, in the compound represented by the formula (22), one or more pairs of two or more adjacent groups of R₂₀₁ to R₂₁₁ are bonded with each other to form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring. This embodiment is described in the following formula (25),

(Compound Represented by Formula (25))

The compound represented by the formula (25) is explained below.

wherein in the formula (25),

two or more pairs selected from a group consisting of R₂₅₁ and R₂₅₂, R₂₅₂ and R₂₅₃, R₂₅₄ and R₂₅₅, R₂₅₅ and R₂₅₆, R₂₅₆ and R₂₅₇, R₂₅₈ and R₂₅₉, R₂₅₉ and R₂₆₀, and R₂₆₀ and R₂₆₁ bond with each other to form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring;

Provided that the pair of R₂₅₁ and R₂₅₂ and the pair of R₂₅₂ and R₂₅₃ do not form a ring simultaneously; the pair of R₂₅₄ and R₂₅₅ and the pair of R₂₅₅ and R₂₅₈ do not form a ring simultaneously; the pair of R₂₅₅ and R₂₅₆ and the pair of R₂₅₆ and R₂₅₇ do not form a ring simultaneously; the pair of R₂₅₈ and R₂₅₉ and the pair of R₂₅₉ and R₂₆₀ do not form a ring simultaneously; and the pair of R₂₅₉ and R₂₆₀ and the pair of R₂₆₀ and R₂₆₁ do not form a ring simultaneously;

When two or more rings are formed by R₂₅₁ to R₂₆₁, the rings may be the same or different;

R₂₅₁ to R₂₆₁ that do not form the substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring are independently

a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group having 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),

—O—(R₉₀₄), —S—(R₉₀₅),

—N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇), a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms; and

R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are as defined in the formula (1).

In the formula (25), R_(n) and R_(n+1) (n is an integer selected from 251, 252, 254 to 256 and 258 to 260) bond with each other to form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring together with two ring carbon atoms to which R_(n) and R_(n+1) bond with. The ring is preferably configured with atoms selected from C atom, 0 atom, S atom and N atom, and the number of atoms is preferably 3 to 7, more preferably 5 or 6.

The number of the above-described ring structures in the compound represented by the formula (25) is, for example, 2, 3 or 4. Two or more ring structures may exist in the same benzene ring of the main skeleton in the formula (25), or may exist in different benzene rings. For example, the compound has three ring structures, one ring structure may exist in each of the three benzene rings in the formula (25).

As the above-mentioned ring structure in the compound represented by the formula (25), structures represented by the following formulas (251) to (260) can be given, for example.

wherein in the formulas (251) (257),

each of *1 and *2, *3 and *4, *5 and *6, *7 and *8, *9 and *10, *11 and *12, and *13 and *14 represents two ring carbon atoms to which R_(n) and R_(n+1) bond, and R_(n) may bond to either one of the two ring carbon atoms of *1 and *2, *3 and *4, *5 and *6, *7 and *8, *9 and *10, *11 and *12, and *13 and *14;

X₂₅₀₁ is C(R₂₅₁₂) (R₂₅₁₃), NR₂₅₁₄, O or S;

One or more pairs of two or more adjacent groups of R₂₅₀₁ to R₂₅₀₆ and R₂₅₁₂ to R₂₅₁₃ are bonded with each other to form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring, or do not form a substituted or unsubstituted saturated or unsaturated ring; and

R₂₅₀₁ to R₂₅₁₄ that do not form a substituted or unsubstituted saturated or unsaturated ring are the same as R₂₅₁ to R₂₆₁.

wherein in the formulas (258) to (260),

each of *1 and *2, and *3 and *4 represents two ring carbon atoms to which R_(n) and R_(n+1) bond, and R_(n) may bond to either one of the two ring carbon atoms of *1 and *2, or *3 and *4;

X₂₅₀₁ is C(R₂₅₁₂) (R₂₅₁₃), NR₂₅₁₄, O or S; One or more pairs of two or more adjacent groups of R₂₅₁₅ to R₂₅₂₅ bond to each other to form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring, or do not form a substituted or unsubstituted saturated or unsaturated ring; and

R₂₅₁₅ to R₂₅₂₁ and R₂₅₂₂ to R₂₅₂₅ that do not form a substituted or unsubstituted saturated or unsaturated ring are the same as R₂₅₁ to R₂₆₁,

In the formula (25), it is preferable that at least one of R₂₅₂, R₂₅₄, R₂₅₅, R₂₆₀ and R₂₆₁ (preferably at least one of R₂₅₂, R₂₅₅, and R₂₆₀, more preferably R₂₅₂) is a group which does not form a ring.

-   (i) Substituent in the case where the ring structure formed by R_(n)     and R_(n+1) has a substituent in the formula (25), -   (ii) R₂₅₁ to R₂₆₁ that do not form a ring structure in the formula     (25), and -   (iii) R₂₅₀₁ to R₂₅₁₄ and R₂₅₁₅ to R₂₅₂₅ in the formulas (251)     to (260) are preferably independently     a hydrogen atom,     a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon     atoms,     a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group having 2 to 50 carbon     atoms,     a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group having 2 to 50 carbon     atoms,     a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group having 3 to 50 ring     carbon atoms, —N(R₉₀₆) (R₉₀₇),     a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon     atoms,     a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having     5 to 50 ring atoms, or     a group selected from the following groups,

wherein in the formulas (261) to (264),

R_(d)s are independently

a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group having 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms, —Si(R₉₉₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),

—O—(R₉₀₄), —S—(R₉₀₅),

—N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇), a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms;

X is C(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂), NR₉₀₃, O, or S;

R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are as defined in the formula (1); and

p1 is an integer of 0 to 5, p2 is an integer of 0 to 4, p3 is an integer of 0 to 3, and p4 is an integer of 0 to 7.

In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (25) is represented by the following formulas (25-1) to (25-6).

wherein in the formulas (25-1) to (25-6), ring d to ring i are independently a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring; and R₂₅₁ to R₂₆₁ are the same as defined in the formula (25).

In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (25) is represented by the following formulas (25-7) to (25-12).

wherein in the formulas (25-7) to (25-12), ring d to ring f, ring k, and ring j are independently a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring; and R₂₅₁ to R₂₆₁ are the same as defined in the formula (25).

In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (25) is represented by the following formulas (25-13) to (25-21).

wherein in the formulas (25-13) to (25-21), ring d to ring k are independently a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring; and R₂₅₁ to R₂₆₁ are the same as defined in the formula (25).

As a substituent in the case where the ring g or ring h further has a substituent, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a group represented by the formula (261), (263) or (264) can be given for example.

In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (25) is represented by one of the following formulas (25-22) to (25-25).

wherein in the formulas (25-22) to (25-25), X₂₅₀ is C(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂), NR₉₀₃, O or S; R₂₅₁ to R₂₆₁, and R₂₇₁ to R₂₇₈ are the same as R₂₅₁ to R₂₆₁ in the formula (25); and R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₃ are as defined in the formula (1).

In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (25) is represented by the following formula (25-26).

wherein in the formula (25-26), X₂₅₀ is C(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂), NR₉₀₃, O or S; R₂₅₃, R₂₅₄, R₂₅₇, R₂₅₈, R₂₆₁, and R₂₇₁ to R₂₈₂ are the same as R₂₅₁ to R₂₆₁ in the formula (25); and R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₃ are as defined in the formula (1).

As the compound represented by the formula (21), the following compounds can be shown for example. In the following example compounds, Ph represents phenyl group and D represents deuterium atom.

(Compound Represented by Formula (31))

The compound represented by the formula (31) is explained below.

The compound represented by formula (31) is a compound corresponding to the compound represented by the formula (21-3).

wherein in the formula (31),

one or more pairs of two or more adjacent groups of R₃₀₁ to R₃₀₇ and R₃₁₁ to R₃₁₇ form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring, or do not form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring;

R₃₀₁ to R₃₀₇ and R₃₁₁ to R₃₁₇ that do not form the substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring are independently

a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group having 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms, —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),

—O—(R₉₀₄), —S—(R₉₀₅),

—N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇), a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms;

R₃₂₁ and R₃₂₂ are independently

a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group having 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms, —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),

—O—(R₉₀₄), —S—(R₉₀₅),

—N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇), a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms; and

R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are as defined in the formula (1).

Example of “One pair of two or more adjacent groups of R₃₀₁ to R₃₀₇ and R₃₁₁ to R₃₁₇” is pairs of R₃₀₁ and R₃₀₂, R₃₀₂ and R₃₀₃ R₃₀₃ and R₃₀₄, R₃₀₅ and R₃₀₆, R₃₀₆ and R₃₀₇, and R₃₀₁, R₃₀₂ and R₃₀₃, and the like.

In one embodiment, at least one of R₃₀₁ to R₃₀₇ and R₃₁₁ to R₃₁₇, preferably two of R₃₀₁ to R₃₀₇ and R₃₁₁ to R₃₁₇ is a group represented by —N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇).

In one embodiment, R₃₀₁ to R₃₀₇ and R₃₁₁ to R₃₁₇ are independently a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms.

In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (31) is a compound represented by the following formula (32).

wherein in the formula (32),

one or more pairs of two or more adjacent groups of R₃₃₁ to R₃₃₄ and R₃₄₁ to R₃₄₄ form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring, or do not form a substituted or unsubstituted saturated or unsaturated ring;

R₃₃₁ to R₃₃₄ and R₃₄₁ to R₃₄₄ that do not form the substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring and R₃₅₁ and R₃₅₂ are independently

a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms; and

R₃₆₁ to R₃₆₄ are independently

a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms.

In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (31) is a compound represented by the formula (33).

wherein in the formula (33), R₃₅₁, R₃₅₂, and R₃₆₁ to R₃₆₄ are as defined in the formula (32).

In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (31) is a compound represented by the formula (34) or (35).

wherein in the formulas (34) and (35),

R₃₆₁ to R₃₆₄ are as defined in the formula (32);

one or more pairs of two or more adjacent groups of R₃₇₁ to R₃₇₇ and R₃₈₀ to R₃₈₆ form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring, or do not form a substituted or unsubstituted saturated or unsaturated ring; and

R₃₇₁ to R₃₇₇ and R₃₈₀ to R₃₈₆ that do not form the substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring and R₃₈₇ are independently

a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms.

In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (31) is a compound represented by the formula (34-2) or (35-2).

wherein in the formulas (34-2) and (35-2), R₃₆₁ to R₃₆₄, R₃₇₅ to R₃₇₇ and R₃₈₄ to R₃₈₇ are as defined in the formulas (34) and (35).

In one embodiment, R₃₆₁ to R₃₆₄ in the formulas (32), (33), (34), (35), (34-2) and (35-2) are independently a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms (preferably a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group).

In one embodiment, R₃₂₁ and R₃₂₂ in the formula (31) and R₃₅₁, R₃₅₂ and R₃₈₇ in the formulas (32), (33), (34), (35), (34-2) and (35-2) are independently a hydrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms (preferably a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group).

In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (31) is one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of the following formulas (32-11), (34-11) and (35-11).

wherein in the formulas (32-11), (34-11) and (35-11),

one or more pairs of two or more adjacent groups of R₃₃₀₁ to R₃₃₀₇ and R₃₃₁₁ to R₃₃₁₇ form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring, or do not form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring;

R₃₃₀₁ to R₃₃₀₇ and R₃₃₁₁ to R₃₃₁₇ that do not form the substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring, and R₃₃₃₁ are independently

a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 20 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 20 ring atoms;

two R₃₃₃₁s may be the same with or different from each other; and

R₃₃₂₁ to R₃₃₂₄ are independently

a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 20 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 20 ring atoms.

In one embodiment, the one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of the formulas (32-11), (34-11) and (35-11) is one or more compounds selected from a group consisting of the following formulas (32-12), (34-12) and (35-12).

wherein in the formulas (32-12), (34-12) and (35-12), R₃₃₂₁ to R₃₃₂₄ and R₃₃₃₁ are as defined in the formulas (32-11), (34-11) and (35-11).

In one embodiment, in the formulas (32-11), (34-11), (35-11), (32-12), (34-12) and (35-12), R₃₃₂₁ to R₃₃₂₄ are independently a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group.

In one embodiment, in the formulas (32-11), (34-11), (35-11), (32-12), (34-12) and (35-12), two R₃₃₃₁s are independently a hydrogen atom.

In one embodiment, in the formulas (32-11), (34-11), (35-11), (32-12), (34-12) and (35-12), the substituent in the case of “substituted or unsubstituted” is selected from the group consisting of an alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, an aryl group having 6 to 20 ring carbon atoms, and a monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 20 ring atoms.

In one embodiment, in the formulas (32-11), (34-11), (35-11), (32-12), (34-12) and (35-12), the substituent in the case of “substituted or unsubstituted” is an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms.

In one embodiment, in the formulas (32-11), (34-11), (35-11), (32-12), (34-12) and (35-12), R₃₃₂₁ to R₃₃₂₄ are independently a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group, and two R₃₃₃₁s are independently a hydrogen atom.

In one embodiment, in the formulas (32-11), (34-11), (35-11), (32-12), (34-12) and (35-12), R₃₃₂₁ to R₃₃₂₄ are independently a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group, two R₃₃₃₁s are independently a hydrogen atom, and the substituent in the case of “substituted or unsubstituted” is selected from the group consisting of an alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, an aryl group having 6 to 20 ring carbon atoms, and a monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 20 ring atoms.

In one embodiment, in the formulas (32-11), (34-11), (35-11), (32-12), (34-12) and (35-12), R₃₃₂₁ to R₃₃₂₄ are independently a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group, two R₃₃₃₁s are independently a hydrogen atom, and the substituent in the case of “substituted or unsubstituted” is an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms.

In one embodiment, in the compound represented by the formula (31), one or more pairs of two or more adjacent groups of R₃₀₁ to R₃₀₇ and R₃₁₁ to R₃₁₇ form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring.

In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (31) is one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of the following formulas (36-1) to (36-6),

wherein in the formulas (36-1) to (36-6),

one or more pairs of two or more adjacent groups of R₃₆₀₅ to R₃₆₀₇, R₃₆₁₅ to R₃₆₁₇ and R₃₆₃₁ bond with each other to form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring or do not form the ring;

one or more pairs of two or more adjacent groups of R₃₆₀₁ to R₃₆₀₄, R₃₆₁₁ to R₃₆₁₄ and R₃₆₂₁ to R₃₆₂₈ bond with each other to form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring or do not form the ring;

R₃₆₀₁ to R₃₆₀₇, R₃₆₁₁ to R₃₆₁₇, R₃₆₂₁ to R₃₆₂₈ and R₃₆₃₁ that do not form the ring are independently

a hydrogen atom, a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group having 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms, —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),

—O—(R₉₀₄), —S—(R₉₀₅),

—N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇), a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms;

R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are independently

a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group having 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms;

when two or more of R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ exist, two or more of R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ may be the same with or different from each other;

X₁ is selected from O, S and N(R 41), and two X₁s may be the same with or different from each other;

R₃₆₄₁ and one or more groups selected from R₃₆₀₁ to R₃₆₀₄, R₃₆₁₁ to R₃₆₁₄, R₃₆₂₄ and R₃₆₂₈ bond with each other to form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring or do not form the ring; and

R₃₆₄₁ that do not form the ring is a hydrogen atom,

a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group having 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms.

In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (31) is a compound represented by the formula (36-1) or (36-2), In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (31) is a compound represented by the formula (36-1).

In one embodiment, in the compound represented by the formulas (36-1) to (36-6), two R₃₆₃₁s are phenyl groups.

In one embodiment, in the compound represented by the formulas (36-1) to (36-6), X₁ is N(R₃₆₄₁).

In one embodiment, in the compound represented by the formulas (36-1) to (36-6), R₃₆₄₁ is a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms.

In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (31) is a compound represented by the following formula (36-1-1).

wherein in the formula (36-1-1),

one or more pairs of two or more adjacent groups of R₃₀₀₁, R₃₀₀₂, R₃₀₀₅ to R₃₀₀₇, R₃₀₁₀, R₃₀₁₁, R₃₀₁₄ to R₃₀₁₆ and R₃₀₃₁ to R₃₀₃₄ bond with each other to form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring or do not form the ring;

X_(a)s are independently selected from O, S and N(R₃₀₃₅); R₃₀₃₅ and R₃₀₃₁ bond with each other to form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring or do not form the ring; and

R₃₀₀₁, R₃₀₀₂, R₃₀₀₅ to R₃₀₀₇, R₃₀₁₀, R₃₀₁₁, R₃₀₁₄ to R₃₀₁₆ and R₃₀₃₁ to R₃₀₃₅ that do not form the ring and R₃₀₂₁ and R₃₀₂₂ are independently

a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms.

In one embodiment, a substituent in the case of “substituted or unsubstituted” in the formulas (31) to (35), (34-2), (35-2), (32-11), (34-11), (35-11), (32-12), (34-12), (35-12), (36-1) to (36-6) and(36-1-1) is

a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms; a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group having 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms.

As the compound represented by the formula (31), the following compounds can be given for example.

(Compound Represented by Formula (41))

The compound represented by the formula (41 explained below.

wherein, in the formula (41),

a ring, b ring and c ring are independently

a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic hydrocarbon ring having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic ring having 5 to 50 ring atoms;

R₄₀₁ and R₄₀₂ are independently bonded to the a ring, the b ring or the c ring to form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic ring or do not form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic ring;

R₄₀₁ and R₄₀₂ that do not form the substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic ring are independently

a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group having 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms;

The a ring, b ring and c ring are rings (a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic hydrocarbon ring having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms or a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic ring having 5 to 50 ring atoms) fuse to the fused bicyclic structure composed of B atom and two N atoms in the center of the formula (41).

The “aromatic hydrocarbon ring” of the a ring, the b ring and the c ring has the same structure as the compound obtained by introducing a hydrogen atom into the “aryl group” described above. The “aromatic hydrocarbon ring” of the a ring contains three carbon atoms in the fused bicyclic structure in the center of the formula (41) as ring atoms. The “aromatic hydrocarbon ring” of the b ring and the c ring contain two carbon atoms in the fused bicyclic structure in the center of the formula (41) as ring atoms. As examples of “substituted or unsubstituted aromatic hydrocarbon ring having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms”, compounds in which a hydrogen atom is introduced into the “aryl group” described in the group G1 and the like can be given.

The “heterocyclic ring” of the a ring, the b ring and the c ring has the same structure as the compound obtained by introducing a hydrogen atom into the “heterocyclic group” described above. The “heterocyclic ring” of the a ring contains three carbon atoms in the fused bicyclic structure in the center of the formula (41) as ring atoms. The “heterocyclic ring” of the b ring and the c ring contain two carbon atoms in the fused bicyclic structure in the center of the formula (41) as ring atoms. As examples of “substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic ring having 5 to 50 ring atoms”, compounds in which a hydrogen atom is introduced into the “heterocyclic group” described in the group G2.

R₄₀₁ and R₄₀₂ may be independently bonded to the a ring, the b ring or the c ring to form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic ring. This heterocyclic ring contains the nitrogen atom in the fused bicyclic structure in the center of the formula (41). This heterocyclic ring may contain a heteroatom other than the nitrogen atom. “R₄₀₁ and R₄₀₂ are bonded to the a ring, the b ring or the c ring” means, specifically, an atom forming the a ring, the b ring or the c ring is bonded to an atom forming R₄₀₁ and R₄₀₂. For example, it is possible that R₄₀₁ is bonded to the a ring to form a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring having a two-ring fused structure (or three or more rings fused structure) in which a ring containing R₄₀₁ and the a ring are fused.

The same applies to the case where R₄₀₁ is bonded to the b ring, R₄₀₂ is bonded to the a ring, and R₄₀₂ is bonded to the c ring.

In one embodiment, the a ring, the b ring and the c ring in the formula (41) are independently a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic hydrocarbon ring having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms.

In one embodiment, the a ring, the b ring and the c ring in the formula (41) are independently a substituted or unsubstituted benzene ring or a substituted or unsubstituted naphthalene ring.

In one embodiment, R₄₀₁ and R₄₀₂ in the formula (41) are independently a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms, and preferably a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms.

In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (41) is a compound represented by the following formula (42).

wherein in the formula (42),

R_(401A) is bonded with one or more groups selected from R₄₁₁ or R₄₂₁ to form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic ring, or does not form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic ring; R_(402A) is bonded with one or more group selected from R₄₁₃ or R₄₁₄ to form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic ring, or does not form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic ring;

R_(401A) and R_(402A) that do not form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic ring are independently

a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group having 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms;

One or more pairs of two or more adjacent groups of R₄₁₁ to R₄₂₁ are bonded with each other to form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring, or do not form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring;

R₄₁₁ to R₄₂₁ that do not form the substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic ring or the substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring are independently

a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group having 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms, —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),

—O—(R₉₀₄), —S—(R₉₀₅),

—N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇), a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms; and

R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are as defined in the formula (1).

R_(401A) and R_(402A) in the formula (42) correspond to R₄₀₁ and R₄₀₂ in the formula (41).

R_(401A) and R₄₁₁ may be bonded with each other to form a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring having two-ring fused structure (or three or more rings fused structure) which is a fused ring of a ring containing R_(401A) and R₄₁₁ and the benzene ring of the a ring, for example. As examples of the nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring, compounds correspond to nitrogen-containing heterocyclic group having two or more ring fused structure in the group G2 can be given. The same applies to the cases where R_(401A) and R₄₁₂ are bonded, R_(402A) and R₄₁₃ are bonded, and R_(402A) and R₄₁₄ are bonded.

One or more pairs of two or more adjacent groups of R₄₁₁ to R₄₂₁ are bonded with each other to form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring. For example, R₄₁₁ and R₄₁₂ are bonded to form a benzene ring, an indole ring, a pyrrole ring, a benzofuran ring, a benzothiophene ring or the like which fuses to the six-membered ring to which R₄₁₁ and R₄₁₂ bond, and the formed fused ring is a naphthalene ring, a carbazole ring, an indole ring, a dibenzofuran ring or a dibenzothiophene ring.

In one embodiment, R₄₁₁ to R₄₂₁ that do not contribute to form a ring are independently a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms; or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms.

In one embodiment, R₄₁₁ to R₄₂₁ that do not contribute to form a ring are independently a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms.

In one embodiment, R₄₁₁ to R₄₂₁ that do not contribute to form a ring are independently a hydrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms.

In one embodiment, R₄₁₁ to R₄₂₁ that do not contribute to form a ring are independently a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, and at least one of R₄₁₁ to R₄₂₁ is a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms.

In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (42) is a compound represented by the following formula (43).

wherein in the formula (43),

R₄₃₁ is bonded with R₄₄₆ to form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic ring, or does not form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic ring; R₄₃₃ is bonded with R₄₄₇ to form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic ring, or does not form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic ring; R₄₃₄ is bonded with R₄₅₁ to form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic ring, or does not form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic ring; R₄₄₁ is bonded with R₄₄₂ to form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic ring, or does not form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic ring;

One or more pairs of two or more adjacent groups of R₄₃₁ to R₄₅₁ are bonded with each other to form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring, or do not form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring;

R₄₃₁ to R₄₅₁ that do not form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic ring are independently

a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group having 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms, —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),

—O—(R₉₀₄), —S—(R₉₀₅),

—N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇), a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms; and

R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are as defined in the formula (1).

R₄₃₁ may bond to R₄₄₆ to form a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic ring. For example, R₄₃₁ may bonds with R₄₄₆ to form a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring with three or more fused rings of the benzene ring to which R₄₆ bond, a nitrogen-containing ring and the benzene ring of the a ring. As examples of the nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring, compounds correspond to nitrogen-containing heterocyclic group having three or more ring fused structure in the group G2 can be given. The same applies to the cases where R₄₃₃ and R₄₄₇ are bonded, R₄₃₄ and R₄₃₁ are bonded, and R₄₄₁ and R₄₄₂ are bonded.

In one embodiment, R₄₃₁ to R₄₅₁ that do not contribute to form a ring are independently, a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms.

In one embodiment, R₄₃₁ to R₄₅₁ that do not contribute to form a ring are independently, a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms.

In one embodiment, R₄₃₁ to R₄₅₁ that do not contribute to form a ring are independently a hydrogen atom or a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms.

In one embodiment, R₄₃₁ to R₄₅₁ that do not contribute to form a ring are independently a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, and at least one of R₄₃₁ to R₄₅₁ is a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms.

In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (43) is a compound represented by the following formula (43A).

wherein in the formula (43A),

R₄₆₁ is

a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group having 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms; and

R₄₆₂ to R₄₆₅ are independently

a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group having 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms.

In one embodiment, R₄₆₁ to R₄₆₅ are independently a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms or a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms.

In one embodiment, R₄₆₁ and R₄₆₅ are independently a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms.

In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (43) is a compound represented by the following formula (43B).

wherein in the formula (43 B),

R₄₇₁ and R₄₇₂ are independently,

a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms; a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms; a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group having 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms, —N(R₉₀₆) (R₉₀₇), or a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms;

R₄₇₃ to R₄₇₅ are independently,

a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms; a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group having 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms, —N(R₉₀₆) (R₉₀₇), or a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms; and

R₉₀₆ and R₉₀₇ are as defined in the formula (1).

In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (43) is the compound represented by the following formula (43B′).

wherein in the formula (43B′), R₄₇₂ to R₄₇₅ mare as defined in the formula (43 B).

In one embodiment, at least one of R₄₇₁ to R₄₇₅ is

a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms; a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group having 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms, —N(R₉₀₆) (R₉₀₇), or a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms.

In one embodiment,

R₄₇₂ is

a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, —N(R₉₀₆) (R₉₀₇), or a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms; and

R₄₇₁ and R₄₇₃ to R₄₇₅ are independently

a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, —N(R₉₀₆) (R₉₀₇), or a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms.

In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (43) is a compound represented by the formula (43C).

wherein in the formula (43C),

R₄₈₁ and R₄₈₂ are independently

a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group having 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms; and

R₄₈₃ to R₄₈₆ are independently

a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group having 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms.

In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (43) is the compound represented by the following formula (43C′).

wherein in the formula (43C′), R₄₈₃ to R₄₈₆ are as defined in the formula (43C).

In one embodiment, R₄₈₁ to R₄₈₆ are independently a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms or a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms.

In one embodiment, R₄₈₁ to R₄₈₆ are independently a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms.

The compound represented by the formula (41) can be synthesized by the following method: An intermediate is obtained by bonding the a ring, the b ring and the c ring with linking groups (a group containing N—R₁ and a group containing N—R₂) (first reaction), and a final compound is obtained by bonding the a ring, the b ring and the c ring with a linking group (a group containing B) (second reaction). In the first reaction, an amination reaction such as Buchwald-Hartwig reaction can be applied. In the second reaction, tandem hetero-Friedel-Crafts reaction or the like can be applied.

Examples of the compound represented by the formula (41) are described below. They are just exemplified compounds and the compound represented by the formula (41) is not limited to the following examples.

(Compound Represented by Formula (51))

The compound represented by the formula (51) is explained below.

wherein, in the formula (51),

r ring is a ring represented by the formula (52) or formula (53) which is fused to an adjacent ring at an arbitrary position;

q ring and s ring are independently a ring represented by the formula (54) which is fused to an adjacent ring at an arbitrary position;

p ring and t ring are independently a ring represented by the formula (55) or the formula (56) which is fused to an adjacent ring at an arbitrary position;

when plural R₅₀₁s exist, adjacent plural R₅₀₁s are bonded with each other to form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring, or do not form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring;

X₅₀₁ is an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, or NR₅₀₂;

R₅₀₁ and R₅₀₂ that do not form the substituted or unsubstituted saturated or unsaturated ring are

a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group having 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms, —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),

—O—(R₉₀₄), —S—(R₉₀₅),

—N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇), a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms;

R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are as defined in the formula (1);

Ar₅₀₁ and Ar₅₀₂ are independently

a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group having 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms;

L₅₀₁ is

a substituted or unsubstituted alkylene group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenylene group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynylene group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkylene group having 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted arylene group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted divalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms;

m1 is an integer of 0 to 2, m2 is an integer of 0 to 4, m3s are independently an integer of 0 to 3, and m4s are independently an integer of 0 to 5; when plural R₅₀₁s exist, the plural R₅₀₁s may be the same or different;

In the formula (51), each of the p ring to the t ring is fused to an adjacent ring by sharing two carbon atoms. The position and direction of fusing are not limited, and condensation is possible at any position and direction.

In one embodiment, in the formula (52) or (53) of the r ring, R₅₉₁ is a hydrogen atom,

In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (51) is represented by any one of the following formulas (51-1) to (51-6).

wherein in the formulas (51-1) to (51-6), R₅₀₁, X₅₀₁, Ar₅₀₁, Ar₅₀₂, L₅₀₁, m1 and m3 are as defined in the formula (51).

In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (51) is represented by any one of the following formulas (51-11) to (51-13).

wherein in the formulas (51-11) to (51-13), R₅₀₁, X₅₀₁, Ar₅₀₁, Ar₅₀₂, L₅₀₁, m1, m3 and m4 are as defined in the formula (51).

In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (51) is represented by any one of the following formulas (51-21) to (51-25).

wherein in the formulas (51-21) to (51-25), R₅₀₁, X₅₀₁, Ar₅₀₁, Ar₅₀₂, L₅₀₁, m1 and m4 are as defined in the formula (51).

In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (51) is represented by any one of the following formulas (51-31) to (51-33).

wherein in the formulas (51-31) to (51-33), R₅₀₁, X₅₀₁, Ar₅₀₁, Ar₅₀₂, L₅₀₁, m1 to m4 are as defined in the formula (51).

In one embodiment, Ar₅₀₁ and Ar₅₀₂ are independently substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms.

In one embodiment, one of Ar₅₀₁ and Ar₅₀₂ is a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms and the other is a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic ring having 5 to 50 ring atoms.

As examples of the compound represented by the formula (51), the following compounds can be given, for example.

(Compound Represented by Formula (61))

The compound represented by the formula (61 explained below.

wherein, in the formula (61),

at least one pair of R₆₀₁ and R₆₀₂, R₆₀₂ and R₆₀₃, and R₆₀₃ and R₆₀₄ are bonded with each other to form a divalent group represented by the formula (62);

at least one pair of R₆₀₅ and R₆₀₆, R₆₀₆ and R₆₀₇, and R₆₀₇ and R₆₀₈ are bonded with each other to form a divalent group represented by formula (63);

at least one of R₆₀₁ to R₆₀₄ that does not form the divalent group represented by the formula (62), and R₆₁₁ to R₆₁₄ is a monovalent group represented by the following formula (64);

at least one of R₆₀₅ to R₆₀₈ that do not form the divalent group represented by the formula (63), and R₆₂₁ to R₆₂₄ is a monovalent group represented by the following formula (64);

X₆₀₁ is an oxygen atom, a sulfur atom, or NR₆₀₉;

R₆₀₁ to R₆₀₈ that do not form the divalent group represented by the formulas (62) and (63) and that is not the monovalent group represented by the formula (64), R₆₁₁ to R₆₁₄ and R₆₂₁ to R₆₂₄ that are not the monovalent group represented by the formula (64), and R₆₀₉ are independently

a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group having 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms, —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),

—O—(R₉₀₄), —S—(R₉₀₅),

—N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇), a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms;

R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are as defined in the formula (1);

wherein, in the formula (64), Ar₅₀₁ and Ar₆₀₂ are independently a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms;

L₆₀₁ to L₆₀₃ are independently

a single bonded, a substituted or unsubstituted arylene group having 6 to 30 ring carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted divalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 30 ring atoms, or a divalent linking group formed by bonding 2 to 4 above mentioned groups;

In the formula (61), positions at which the divalent group represented by the formula (62) and the divalent group represented by the formula (63) are formed are not limited, and said groups can be formed at possible positions in R₆₀₁ to R₆₀₈.

In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (61) is represented by any one of the following formulas (61-1) to (61-6).

wherein in the formulas (61-1) to (61-6), X₆₀₁ is as defined in the formula (61);

at least two of R₆₀₁ to R₆₂₄ are monovalent groups represented by the formula (64);

R₆₀₁ to R₆₂₄ that are not monovalent groups represented by the formula (64) are independently

a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group having 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms, —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),

—O—(R₉₀₄), —S—(R₉₀₅),

—N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇), a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms; and

R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are as defined in the formula (1).

In one embodiment, the compound represented by the formula (61) is represented by any one of the following formulas (61-7) to (61-18).

wherein in the formulas (61-7) to (61-18), X₆₀₁ is as defined in the formula (61); * is a single bond bonding to the monovalent group represented by the formula (64); and R₆₀₁ to R₆₂₄ are the same as R₆₀₁ to R₆₂₄ that are not monovalent groups represented by the formula (64).

R₆₀₁ to R₆₀₈ which do not form the divalent group represented by the formula (62) and (63) and are not monovalent groups represented by the formula (64), and R₆₁₁ to R₆₁₄ and R₆₂₁ to R₆₂₄ which are not monovalent groups represented by the formula (64) are preferably independently

a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group having 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms.

The monovalent group represented by the formula (64) is preferably represented by the following formulas (65) or (66).

wherein in the formula (65), R₆₃₁ to R₆₄₀ are independently

a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group having 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms, —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),

—O—(R₉₀₄), —S—(R₉₀₅),

—N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇), a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms; and

R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are as defined in the formula (1).

wherein in the formula (66), Ar₆₀₁, L₆₀₁ and L₆₀₃ are as defined in the formula (64); and HAr₆₀₁ is a structure represented by the following formula (67);

wherein in the formula (67) X₆₀₂ is an oxygen atom or a sulfur atom,

any one of R₆₄₁ to R₆₄₈ is a single bond bonding to L₆₀₃,

R₆₄₁ to R₆₄₈ which are not single bonds are independently

a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group having 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms, —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),

—O—(R₉₀₄), —S—(R₉₀₅),

—N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇), a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms; and

R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are as defined in the formula (1).)

As specific example of the compound represented by the formula (61), in addition to the compounds described in WO2014/104144, the following compounds can be given, for example.

(Compound Represented by Formula (71))

The compound represented by the formula (71 explained below.

wherein, in the formula (71),

A₇₀₁ ring and A₇₀₂ ring are independently

a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic hydrocarbon ring having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic ring having 5 to 50 ring atoms;

One or more rings selected from the group consisting of A701 ring and A702 ring are bonded to the bond * of the structure represented by the following formula (72);

wherein; in the formula (72),

A₇₀₃ rings are independently

a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic hydrocarbon ring having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic ring having 5 to 50 ring atoms;

X₇₀₁ is NR₇₀₃, C(R₇₀₄)(R₇₀₅), Si(R₇₀₆) (R₇₀₇), Ge(R₇₀₈) (R₇₀₉), O, S or Se;

R₇₀₁ and R₇₀₂ are bonded with each other to form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring or do not form a substituted or unsubstituted saturated or unsaturated ring;

R₇₀₁ and R₇₀₂ that do not form the substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring, and R₇₀₃ to R₇₀₉ are independently

a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group having 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms, —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),

—O—(R₉₀₄), —S—(R₉₀₅),

—N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇), a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms;

R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are as defined in the formula (1);

One or more selected from the group consisting of A₇₀₁ ring and A₇₀₂ ring is bonded to * in the structure represented by the formula (72). That is, in one embodiment, the ring carbon atom of the aromatic hydrocarbon ring or the ring atom of the heterocyclic ring of A₇₀₁ ring is bonded to * in the structure represented by the formula (72). In one embodiment, the ring carbon atom of the aromatic hydrocarbon ring or the ring atom of the heterocyclic ring of A₇₀₂ ring is bonded to * in the structure represented by the formula (72).

In one embodiment, the group represented by the formula (73) is bonded to one or both of A₇₀₁ ring and A₇₀₂ ring.

wherein in the formula (73), Ar₇₀₁ and Ar₇₀₂ are independently

a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms; and

L₇₀₁ to L₇₀₃ are independently

a single bonded, a substituted or unsubstituted arylene group having 6 to 30 ring carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted divalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 30 ring atoms, or a divalent linking group formed by bonding 2 to 4 above mentioned groups.

In one embodiment, in addition to A₇₀₁ ring, the ring carbon atom of the aromatic hydrocarbon ring or the ring atom of the heterocyclic ring of A₇₀₂ ring is bonded to * in the structure represented by the formula (72). In this case, the structures represented by formula (72) may be the same or different.

In one embodiment, R₇₀₁ and R₇₀₂ are independently a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms.

In one embodiment, R₇₀₁ and R₇₀₂ are bonded with each other to form a fluorene structure.

In one embodiment, Ar₇₀₁ ring and Ar₇₀₂ ring are substituted or unsubstituted aromatic hydrocarbon rings having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, and they are substituted or unsubstituted benzene rings, for example.

In one embodiment, Ar₇₀₃ ring is a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic hydrocarbon ring having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, and it is a substituted or unsubstituted benzene ring, for example.

In one embodiment, X₇₀₁ is O or S.

As specific example of the compound represented by the formula (71), the following compounds can be given, for example.

(Compound Represented by Formula (81))

The compound represented by the formula (81) is explained below.

wherein, in the formula (81),

A₈₀₁ ring is a ring represented by the formula (82) which is fused to an adjacent ring at an arbitrary position;

A₈₀₂ ring is a ring represented by the formula (83) which is fused to an adjacent ring to at an arbitrary position;

two bonds * bond to A803 ring at an arbitrary position;

X₈₀₁ and X₈₀₂ are independently C(R₈₀₃)(R₈₀₄), Si(R₈₀₅)(R₈₀₆), an oxygen atom, or a sulfur atom;

A₈₀₃ ring is a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic hydrocarbon ring having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted heterocyclic ring having 5 to 50 ring atoms;

Ar₈₀₁ is a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms;

R₈₀₁ to R₈₀₆ are independently

a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group having 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms, —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃),

—O—(R₉₀₄), —S—(R₉₀₅),

—N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇), a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms;

R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are as defined in the formula (1);

-   -   m801 and m802 are independently an integer of 0 to 2; when these         are 2, plural R₈₀₁s or R₈₀₂s may be the same or different;

a801 is an integer of 0 to 2; when a801 is 0 or 1, the structure in the parenthese indicated by “3-a801” may be the same or different from each other; when a801 is 2, Ar₈₀₁s may be the same or different from each other.

In one embodiment, Arm is a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms.

In one embodiment, A₈₀₃ ring is a substituted or unsubstituted aromatic hydrocarbon ring having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, and it is a substituted or unsubstituted benzene ring, a substituted or unsubstituted naphthalene ring, or a substituted or unsubstituted anthracene ring; for example.

In one embodiment, R₈₀₃ and R₈₀₄ are independently a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms.

In one embodiment, a801 is 1.

As specific example of the compound represented by the formula (81), the following compounds can be given, for example.

Specific examples of the above groups are as described in [Definition] of this specification.

In the organic EL device according to one aspect of the invention, known materials and device configurations may be applied as long as the device includes a cathode, an anode, and an emitting layer disposed between the cathode and the anode, and the emitting layer includes a compound represented by the following formula (1) and one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of compounds represented by formulas (11); (21), (31), (41), (51), (61), (71) and (81) as described above, and as long as the effect of the invention is not impaired.

Hereinbelow, an explanation will be made on elements and materials other than the above-mentioned compound constituting each layer that can be used in the organic EL device according to one aspect of the invention.

(Substrate)

The substrate is used as a supporting body of the emitting device. As the substrate, glass, quarts, plastic or the like can be used. Further, a flexible substrate may be used. The flexible substrate means a substrate that can be bent. For example, a plastic substrate made of polycarbonate or vinyl polychloride or the like can be given.

(Anode)

In an anode formed on a substrate, it is preferable to use a metal having a large work function (specifically 4.0 eV or more), an alloy; an electric conductive compound, a mixture of these or the like. Specifically, indium oxide-tin oxide (ITO: Indium Tin Oxide), indium oxide-tin oxide containing silicon or silicon oxide, indium oxide-zinc oxide, tungsten oxide, indium oxide containing zinc oxide, graphene, or the like can be given. In addition, gold (Au), platinum (Pt) or a nitride of a metal material (e.g. titanium nitride) or the like can be given.

(Hole-Injecting Layer)

The hole-injecting layer is a layer containing a substance having a high hole-injecting property. As a substance having a high hole-injecting property a substance selected from molybdenum oxide, titanium oxide, vanadium oxide, rhenium oxide, ruthenium oxide, chromium oxide, zirconium oxide, hafnium oxide, tantalum oxide, silver oxide, tungsten oxide, manganese oxide, an aromatic amine compound, a polymer compound (oligomer, dendrimer, polymer, etc.) or the like can also be used

(Hole-Transporting Layer)

The hole-transporting layer is a layer containing a substance having a high hole-transporting property. For the hole-transporting layer, aromatic amine compounds, carbazole derivatives, anthracene derivatives and the like can be used. Polymer compounds such as poly (N-vinylcarbazole) (abbreviation: PVK) and poly(4-vinyltriphenylamine) (abbreviation: PVTPA) can also be used. However, any substance other than these may be used as long as it is a substance having a higher transporting property for holes than electrons. Note that the layer containing a substance having a high hole-transporting property is not limited to a single layer, but may be a stacked body of two or more layers made of the above substances.

(Guest Material of the Emitting Layer)

The emitting layer is a layer that comprises a substance having high luminous property, and various materials can be used. For example, as the substance having high luminous property, a fluorescent compound that emits fluorescent light or a phosphorescent compound that emits phosphorescent light can be used. The fluorescent compound is a compound capable of emitting light from a singlet excited state and the phosphorescent compound is a compound capable of emitting light from a triplet excited state.

As a blue fluorescent material that can be used for the emitting layer, pyrene derivatives, styrylamine derivatives, chrysene derivatives, fluoranthene derivatives, fluorene derivatives, diamine derivatives, triarylamine derivatives and the like can be used. An aromatic amine derivative or the like can be used as a green fluorescent light-emitting material that can be used in the emitting layer. As a red fluorescent material which can be used in emitting layer, a tetracene derivative, a diamine derivative or the like can be used.

Metal complexes such as iridium complexes, osmium complexes, platinum complexes and the like are used as the blue phosphorescent material that can be used in the emitting layer. An iridium complex or the like is used as a green phosphorescent material that can be used in the emitting layer. Metal complexes such as iridium complexes, platinum complexes, terbium complexes, europium complexes and the like are used as red phosphorescent materials that can be used in the emitting layer.

(Host Material of Emitting Layer)

The emitting layer may have a structure in which the substance having high luminescent property (guest material) described above is dispersed in another substance (host material). Various materials can be used as substances for dispersing substances with high luminescent properties, and it is preferable to use a material having a high lowest unoccupied molecular orbital level (LUMO level) and a low highest occupied molecular orbital level (HOMO level), rather than a material having a high luminous property.

As a substance (host material) for dispersing a substance having a high luminous property, 1) a metal complex such as an aluminum complex, a beryllium complex or a zinc complex, 2) a heterocyclic compound such as an oxadiazole derivative, a benzimidazole derivative, a phenanthroline derivative or the like, 3) a fused aromatic compound such as a carbazole derivative, an anthracene derivative, a phenanthrene derivative, a pyrene derivative or a chrysene derivative, and 4) an aromatic amine compound such as a triarylamine derivative or a fused polycyclic aromatic amine derivative are used.

(Electron-Transporting Layer)

The electron-transporting layer is a layer containing a substance having a high electron-transporting property. For the electron-transporting layer, 1) a metal complex such as an aluminum complex, a beryllium complex, or a zinc complex, 2) a heteroaromatic compound such as an imidazole derivative, a benzimidazole derivative, an azine derivative, a carbazole derivative or a phenanthroline derivative, and 3) a polymer compound can be used,

(Electron-Injecting Layer)

The electron-injection layer is a layer containing a substance having a high electron-injection property. For the electron-injection layer, alkali metals, alkaline earth metals or a compound thereof such as lithium (Li), lithium fluoride (LiF), cesium fluoride (CsF), calcium fluoride (CaF₂), lithium oxide (LiOx) or the like can be used.

(Cathode)

It is preferable to use a metal, an alloy, an electrically conductive compound, a mixture thereof, or the like having a small work function (specifically, 3.8 eV or less) for the cathode. Specific examples of such cathode material include elements belonging to Group 1 or Group 2 of the periodic table of elements, that is, alkali metals such as lithium (Li) and cesium (Cs), alkaline earth metals such as magnesium (Mg), calcium (Ca), and strontium (Sr), an alloy containing these metals (for example, MgAg and AlLi), a rare earth metal such as europium (Eu) and ytterbium (Yb), and an alloy containing a rare earth metal.

In the organic EL device according to one aspect of the invention, the method for forming each layer is not particularly restricted. A conventionally known forming method such as a vacuum deposition method, a spin coating method or the like can be used. Each layer such as the emitting layer or the like can be formed by a vacuum deposition method, a molecular beam evaporation method (MBE method), or a known coating method such as a dipping method, a solution spin coating method, a casting method, a bar coating method, or the like, that uses a solution of a material forming each layer dissolved in a solvent.

In the organic EL device according to one aspect of the invention, the thickness of each layer is not particularly restricted. In general, in order to suppress occurrence of defects such as pinholes and to suppress the applied voltage and to improve luminous efficiency, the thickness is normally preferably in a range of several nm to 1 μm.

[Electronic Device]

The electronic device according to one aspect of the invention is characterized in that it is provided with the organic EL device according to one aspect of the invention.

Specific examples of the electronic device includes a display element such as an organic EL panel module; a display such as a TV, a mobile phone or a PC; and emitting devices such as lightings and lights for automobiles or the like.

EXAMPLES

Now, the invention will be explained in detail with reference to Examples and Comparative Examples. However, it should be understood that the invention be not restricted at all by these Examples.

Synthesis Example 1 (Synthesis of BH-1)

Synthesis scheme of BH-1 is shown below.

(1-1) Synthesis of BH-1-1

Under an argon atmosphere, a mixture of 40.0 g of anthracene d-10, 38.0 g of NBS (N-bromosuccinimide), and 1200 mL of dimethyl formamide (DMF) was stirred at room temperature for 16 hours. The resultant reaction liquid was cooled to room temperature, followed by filtration. Then, the solvent of the obtained filtrate was distilled off under reduced pressure. The obtained residue was purified by column chromatography to give 42.0 g of BH-1-1 in an yield of 75%.

(1-2) Synthesis of BH-1-2

Under an argon atmosphere, a mixture of 42.0 g of BH-1-1, 30.0 g of 1-naphthaleneboronic acid, 3.70 g of tetrakistriphenylphosphine palladium, 160 mL of a 2M sodium carbonate aqueous solution, and 750 mL of dimethoxyethane (DME) was stirred at 80° C. for 8 hours. The resultant reaction liquid was cooled to room temperature, and extracted with ethyl acetate. Then, the organic phase was washed with water, dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, followed by distillation of the solvent under reduced pressure. The obtained residue was purified by silica gel chromatography to give 29.6 g of BH-1-2 in an yield of 65%.

(1-3) Synthesis of BH-1-3

Under an argon atmosphere, a mixture of 28.0 g of BH-1-2, 15.9 g of NBS, and 500 mL of DMF is stirred at 80° C. for 12 hours. The resultant reaction liquid was cooled to room temperature, followed by filtration. Then, the solvent of the obtained filtrate was distilled off under reduced pressure. The obtained residue was purified by column chromatography to give 16.4 g of BH-1-3 in an yield of 47%.

(1-4) Synthesis of BH-1-4

Under an argon atmosphere, a reactor was charged with 13.0 g of BH-1-3 and 130 mL of tetrahydrofuran (THF), and cooled to −78° C. To the reactor, 25 mL of a 1.6M n-butyllithium in hexane was added, and the reaction mixture was stirred for one hour. Subsequently, 19 g of triisopropoxyboron was added thereto, followed by stirring for more one hour. The reaction liquid was warmed to room temperature, stirred for one hour. Then, 480 mL of a 1N hydrochloric acid solution was added thereto, followed by stirring for 30 minutes. The organic phase of the resultant reaction liquid was extracted with dichloromethane, washed with water, dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, followed by distillation of the solvent under reduced pressure. The obtained residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography to give 8.4 g of BH-1-4 in an yield of 71%.

(1-5) Synthesis of BH-1

Under an argon atmosphere, a mixture of 3.1 g of BH-1-4, 2.5 g of BHA-5, 0.200 g of tetrakistriphenylphosphine palladium, 10 mL of a 2M sodium carbonate aqueous solution, and 60 mL of DME was stirred at 80° C. for 8 hours. Then, the resultant reaction liquid was cooled to room temperature, extracted with ethyl acetate. The organic phase was washed with water, dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, followed by distillation of the solvent under reduced pressure. The obtained residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography and recrystallization to give 2.5 g of BH-1 in an yield of 56%.

The compound was identified by molecular weight determination with FD/MS (Field Desorption Mass Spectrometry). It was confirmed that m/e=514 for the molecular weight of 514.

Synthesis Example 2 (Synthesis of BH-2)

Synthesis scheme of BH-2 is shown below.

(2-1) Synthesis of BH-2

Under an argon atmosphere, a mixture of 4.0 g of BH-1-4, 3.5 g of BH-2-1, 0,260 g of tetrakistriphenylphosphine palladium, 10 mL of a 2M sodium carbonate aqueous solution, and 70 mL of DME was stirred at 80° C. for 8 hours. The resultant reaction liquid was cooled to room temperature, and extracted with ethyl acetate. Then, the organic phase was washed with water, dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, followed by distillation of the solvent under reduced pressure. The obtained residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography and recycllization to give 2.9 g of BH-2 in an yield of 59%. The compound was identified by molecular weight determination with FD/MS. It was confirmed that m/e=438 for the molecular weight of 438.

Synthesis Example 3 (Synthesis of BH-3)

Synthesis scheme of BH-3 is shown below.

(3-1) Synthesis of BH-3

Under an argon atmosphere, a mixture of 4.0 g of BH-1-4, 4.5 g of BH-3-1, 0.260 g of tetrakistriphenylphospine palladium, 10 mL of a 2M sodium carbonate aqueous solution, and 70 mL of DME was stirred at 80° C. for 8 hours. The resultant reaction liquid was cooled to room temperature, and extracted with ethyl acetate. Then, the organic phase was washed with water, dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, followed by distillation of the solvent under reduced pressure. The obtained residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography and recrystallization to give 3.2 g of BH-3 in an yield of 55%. The compound was identified by molecular weight determination with FD/MS. It was confirmed that m/e=514 for the molecular weight of 514.

Synthesis Example 4 (Synthesis of BH-4)

Synthesis scheme of BH-4 is shown below.

(4-1) Synthesis of BH-4-1

Under an argon atmosphere, a mixture of 42.0 g of BH-1-1, 21.3 g of phenylboronic acid, 3.70 g of tetrakistriphenylphosphine palladium, 160 mL of a 2M sodium carbonate aqueous solution, and 750 mL of dimetoxyethane (DME) was stirred at 80° C. for 8 hours. The resultant reaction liquid was cooled to room temperature, and extracted with ethyl acetate. Then, the organic phase was washed with water, dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, followed by distillation of the solvent under reduced pressure. The obtained residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography to give 29.9 g of BH-4-1 in an yield of 72%.

(4-2) Synthesis of BH-4-2

Under an argon atmosphere, a mixture of 23.5 g of BH-4-1, 15.9 g of NBS, and 500 mL of DMF was stirred at 80° C. for 12 hours. The resultant reaction liquid was cooled to room temperature, and filtered. Subsequently, the solvent of the obtained filtrate was distilled off under reduced pressure. The obtained residue was purified by column chromatography to give 15.2 g of BH-4-2 in an yield of 50%.

(4-3) Synthesis of BH-4-3

Under an argon atmosphere, a reactor was charged with 11.0 g of BH-4-2, and 130 mL of tetrahydrofuran (THF), and cooled to −78° C. To the reactor, 25 mL of a 1.6M n-butyllithium in hexane was added, and the reaction mixture was stirred for one hour. Then, 19 g of triisopropoxy boron was added thereto, and stirred for one hour. The reaction liquid was warmed to room temperature, stirred for one hour. Subsequently, 480 mL of a 1N hydrochloric acid solution was added thereto and stirred for 30 minutes. The organic phase of the resultant reaction liquid was extracted with dichloromethane, washed with water, dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, followed by distillation of the solvent under reduced pressure. The obtained residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography to give 7.4 g of BH-4-3 in an yield of 75%.

(4-4) Synthesis of BH-4

Under an argon atmosphere, a mixture of 2.7 g of BH-4-3, 2.5 g of BH-4-4, 0,200 g of tetrakistriphenylphosphine palladium, 10 mL of a 2M sodium carbonate aqueous solution, and 60 mL of DME was stirred at 80° C. for 8 hours. The resultant reaction liquid was cooled to room temperature, and extracted with ethyl acetate. Then, the organic phase was washed with water, dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, followed by distillation of the solvent under reduced pressure. The obtained residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography and recrystallization to give 1.8 g of BH-4 in an yield of 45%.

The compound was identified by molecular weight determination with FD/MS (Field Desorption Mass Spectrometry). It was confirmed that m/e=464 for the molecular weight of 464.

Synthesis Example 5 (Synthesis of BH-5)

Synthesis scheme of BH-5 is shown below.

(5-1) Synthesis of BH-5

Under an argon atmosphere, a mixture of 3.4 g of BH-4-3, 4.5 g of BH-5-1, 0.260 g of tetrakistriphenylphosphine palladium, 10 mL of a 2M sodium carbonate aqueous solution, and 70 mL of DME was stirred at 80° C. for 8 hours. The resultant reaction liquid was cooled to room temperature, and extracted with ethyl acetate. Subsequently, the organic phase was washed with water, dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, followed by distillation of the solvent under reduced pressure. The obtained residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography and recrystallization to give 2.2 g of BH-5 in an yield of 43%. The compound was identified by molecular weight determination with FD/MS. It was confirmed that m/e=464 for the molecular weight of 464.

Synthesis Example 6 (Synthesis of BH-6)

Synthesis scheme of BH-6 is shown below.

(6-1) Synthesis of BH-6

Under an argon atmosphere, a mixture of 3.4 g of BH-4-3, 4.5 g of BH-6-1, 0.260 g of tetrakistriphenylphosphine palladium, 10 mL of a 2M sodium carbonate aqueous solution, and 70 mL of DME was stirred at 80° C. for 8 hours. The resultant reaction liquid was cooled to room temperature, and extracted with ethyl acetate. Then, the organic phase was washed with water, dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, followed by distillation of the solvent under reduced pressure. The obtained residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography and recrystallization to give 2.5 g of BH-6 in an yield of 47%. The compound was identified by molecular weight determination with FD/MS. It was confirmed that m/e=464 for the molecular weight of 464.

Synthesis Example 7 (Synthesis of BH-7)

Synthesis scheme of BH-7 is shown below,

(7-1) Synthesis of BH-7-1

Under an argon atmosphere, a mixture of 39.9 g of BH-1-1, 29.7 g of 1-naphthalene boronic acid d-7, 3.51 g of tetrakistoriphenylphosphine palladium, 160 mL of a 2M sodium carbonate aqueous solution, and 750 mL of dimethoxyethane (DME) was stirred at 80° C. for 8 hours. The resultant reaction liquid was cooled to room temperature, and extracted with ethyl acetate. Then, the organic phase was washed with water, dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, followed by distillation of the solvent under reduced pressure. The obtained residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography to give 32.2 g of BH-7-1 in an yield of 67%.

(7-2) Synthesis of BH-7-2

Under an argon atmosphere, a mixture of 32.0 g of BH-7-1, 17.8 g of NBS, and 560 mL of DMF was stirred at 80° C. for 12 hours. The resultant reaction liquid was cooled to room temperature, and filtered. Then, the solvent of the obtained filtrate was distilled off under reduced pressure. The obtained residue was purified by column chromatography to give 17.9 g of BH-7-2 in an yield of 45%.

(7-3) Synthesis of BH-7-3

Under an argon atmosphere, a reactor was charged with 12.0 g of BH-7-2, and 120 mL of tetrahydrofuran (THF), and cooled to −78° C. To the reactor, 23.2 mL of a solution of 1.6M n-butyllithium in hexane was added, and stirred for one hour. Then, 18 g of triisopropoxyboron was added to the reaction liquid, and stirred for more one hour. The reaction liquid was warmed to room temperature, and stirred for one hour. Subsequently, 450 mL of a 1N hydrochloric acid solution was added thereto, and the reaction liquid was stirred for 30 minutes. The organic phase of the resultant reaction liquid was extracted with dichloromethane, washed with water, dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, followed by distillation of the solvent under reduced pressure. The obtained residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography to give 7.2 g of BH-7-3 in an yield of 66%.

(7-4) Synthesis of BH-7

Under an argon atmosphere, a mixture of 3.6 g of BH-7-3, 2.9 g of BH-7-4, 0.230 g of tetrakistriphenylphosphine palladium, 11.5 mL of a 2M sodium carbonate aqueous solution, and 70 mL of DME was stirred at 80° C. for 8 hours. The resultant reaction liquid was cooled to room temperature, and extracted with ethyl acetate. Then; the organic phase was washed with water, dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, followed by distillation of the solvent under reduced pressure. The obtained residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography and recrystallization to give 2.1 g of BH-7 in an yield of 40%.

The compound was identified by molecular weight determination with FD/MS (Field Desorption Mass Spectrometry). It was confirmed that m/e=532 for the molecular weight of 532.

Synthesis Example 8 (Synthesis of BH-8)

Synthesis scheme of BH-8 is shown below.

(8-1) Synthesis of BH-8

Under an argon atmosphere, a mixture of 3.6 g of BH-7-3, 2.6 g of 2-bromonaphthalene d-7, 0.260 g of tetrakistriphenylphosphine palladium, 10 mL of a 2M sodium carbonate aqueous solution, and 70 mL of DME was stirred at 80° C. for 8 hours. The resultant reaction liquid was cooled to room temperature, and extracted with ethyl acetate. Then; the organic phase was washed with water; dried over anhydrous magnesium sulfate, followed by distillation of the solvent under reduced pressure. The obtained residue was purified by silica gel column chromatography and recrystallization to give 2.1 g of BH-8 in an yield of 47%, The compound was identified by molecular weight determination with FD/MS. It was confirmed that m/e=452 for the molecular weight of 452.

Compounds used in the following Examples and Comparative Examples are shown below.

Example 1 (Fabrication of Organic EL Device)

A glass substrate of 25 mm by 75 mm by 1.1 mm thick with an ITO transparent electrode (anode) (manufactured by GEOMATEC Co., Ltd.) was subjected to ultrasonic cleaning with isopropyl alcohol for 5 minutes, and then subjected to UV-ozone cleaning for 30 minutes. The thickness of the ITO was 130 nm.

The cleaned glass substrate with a transparent electrode was mounted in a substrate holder of a vacuum vapor deposition apparatus. First, the compound HI-1 was deposited on the surface where the transparent electrode was formed so as to cover the transparent electrode, thereby a 5 nm-thick HI-1 film was formed. This HI-1 film serves as a hole-injecting layer.

Subsequent to the formation of the H-1 film, the compound HT-1 was deposited, whereby a 80 nm-thick HT-1 film was formed on the HI-1 film. This HT-1 film serves as a hole-transporting layer (first hole-transporting layer).

Subsequent to the formation of the HT-1 film, the compound HT-2 was deposited, whereby a 10 nm-thick HT-2 film was formed on the HT-1 film. This HT-2 film serves as an electron blocking layer (second hole-transporting layer).

On the HT-2 film, compound BH-1 (host material) and compound BD-1 (dopant material) were co-deposited such that the amount ratio of compound BD-1 became 2 mass %, whereby a 25 nm-thick BH-1:BD-1 film was formed. The BH-1:BD-1 film serves as an emitting layer.

On the emitting layer, compound ET-1 was deposited, whereby a 10 nm-thick ET-1 film was formed. This ET-1 film serves as a hole barrier layer.

On the ET-1 film, compound ET-2 was deposited, whereby a 15 nm-thick ET-2 film was formed. This ET-2 film serves as an electron transporting layer. On this ET-2 film, LiF was deposited, whereby a 1 nm-thick LiF film was formed. On this LiF film, metal A1 was deposited, whereby a 80 nm-thick metal cathode was formed. By the above-mentioned procedures, an organic EL device was fabricated.

The resultant organic EL device has the following layer structure: ITO(130)/HI-1(5)/HT-1(80)/HT-2(10)/BH-1: BD-1(25:2 mass %)/ET-1(10)/ET-2(15)/LiF(1)/A1(80).

The numerical value in the parenthesis indicates the film thickness (unit: nm),

(Evaluation of Organic EL Device)

A voltage was applied to the resulting organic EL device such that the current density became 50 mA/cm², and the time taken until the luminance became 95% of the initial luminance (LT95 (unit: hour)) were measured. The results are shown in Table 1,

Further, the CIE1931 chromaticity coordinates (CIEx and CIEy) of the resulting organic EL device at the time when a voltage was applied thereto such that the current density became 10 mA/cm², were determined from a spectral radiance spectrum measured by means of a spectral radiance meter CS-1000 (manufactured by Konica Minolta, Inc.). The results are shown in Table 1.

Example 2, and Comparative Examples 1 and 2

Organic EL devices were fabricated in the same manner as in Example 1 except that compounds indicated in Table 1 were used as materials for the emitting layer, and evaluated. The results are shown in Table 1.

TABLE 1 Emitting layer LT95 Chromaticity BH BD (hr) CIEx CIEy Example 1 BH-1 BD-1 54 0.136 0.069 Example 2 BH-2 BD-1 95 0.137 0.065 Com. Ex. 1 BH-A BD-1 29 0.137 0.067 Com. Ex. 2 BH-B BD-1 48 0.137 0.066

Examples 3 and 4, and Comparative Examples 3 and 4

Organic EL devices were fabricated in the same manner as in Example 1 except that compounds indicated in Table 2 were used as materials for the emitting layer, and evaluated. The results are shown in Table 2.

TABLE 2 Emitting layer LT95 Chromaticity BH BD (hr) CIEx CIEy Example 3 BH-1 BD-2 209 0.139 0.090 Example 4 BH-2 BD-2 282 0.139 0.090 Com. Ex. 3 BH-A BD-2 101 0.139 0.091 Com. Ex. 4 BH-B BD-2 181 0.139 0.090

Examples 5 to 12, and Comparative Examples 5 to 10

Organic EL devices were fabricated in the same manner as in Example 1 except that compounds indicated in Table 3 were used as materials for the emitting layer, and evaluated. The results are shown in Table 3.

TABLE 3 Emitting layer LT95 Chromaticity BH BD (hr) CIEx CIEy Example 5 BH-1 BD-3 130 0.140 0.080 Example 6 BH-2 BD-3 217 0.140 0.080 Example 7 BH-3 BD-3 178 0.140 0.080 Example 8 BH-4 BD-3 175 0.140 0.080 Example 9 BH-5 BD-3 132 0.140 0.080 Example 10 BH-6 BD-3 124 0.140 0.080 Example 11 BH-7 BD-3 135 0.140 0.081 Example 12 BH-8 BD-3 231 0.140 0.080 Com. Ex. 5 BH-A BD-3 77 0.140 0.080 Com. Ex. 6 BH-B BD-3 120 0.140 0.080 Com. Ex. 7 BH-C BD-3 100 0.140 0.080 Com. Ex. 8 BH-D BD-3 101 0.140 0.080 Com. Ex. 9 BH-E BD-3 73 0.140 0.080 Com. Ex. 10 BH-F BD-3 70 0.140 0.080

Examples 13 to 20, and Comparative Examples 11 to 15

Organic EL devices were fabricated in the same manner as in Example 1 except that compounds indicated in Table 4 were used as materials for the emitting layer, and evaluated. The results are shown in Table 4.

TABLE 4 Emitting layer LT95 Chromaticity BH BD (hr) CIEx CIEy Example 13 BH-1 BD-4 155 0.135 0.098 Example 14 BH-2 BD-4 270 0.135 0.098 Example 15 BH-3 BD-4 214 0135 0.098 Example 16 BH-4 BD-4 208 0.135 0.098 Example 17 BH-5 BD-4 142 0.135 0.098 Example 18 BH-6 BD-4 127 0.135 0.098 Example 19 BH-7 BD-4 155 0.135 0.098 Example 20 BH-8 BD-4 268 0.135 0.098 Com. Ex. 11 BH-A BD-4 88 0.135 0.098 Com. Ex. 12 BH-C BD-4 120 0.135 0.098 Com. Ex. 13 BH-D BD-4 123 0.135 0.098 Com. Ex. 14 BH-E BD-4 80 0.135 0.099 Com. Ex. 15 BH-F BD-4 75 0.135 0.098

Examples 21 to 28, and Comparative Examples 16 to 20

Organic EL devices were fabricated in the same manner as in Example 1 except that compounds indicated in Table 5 were used as materials for the emitting layer, and evaluated. The results are shown in Table 5.

TABLE 5 Emitting layer LT95 Chromaticity BH BD (hr) CIEx CIEy Example 21 BH-1 BD-5 162 0.135 0.086 Example 22 BH-2 BD-5 270 0.135 0.086 Example 23 BH-3 BD-5 227 0.135 0.086 Example 24 BH-4 BD-5 217 0.135 0.086 Example 25 BH-5 BD-5 153 0.135 0.087 Example 26 BH-6 BD-5 137 0.135 0.086 Example 27 BH-7 BD-5 165 0.135 0.086 Example 28 BH-8 BD-5 278 0.135 0.086 Com. Ex. 16 BH-A BD-5 90 0.135 0.086 Com. Ex. 17 BH-C BD-5 128 0.135 0.086 Com. Ex. 18 BH-D BD-5 123 0.135 0.086 Com. Ex. 19 BH-E BD-5 87 0.135 0.086 Com. Ex. 20 BH-F BD-5 80 0.135 0.086

Examples 29 to 36, and Comparative Examples 21 to 25

Organic EL devices were fabricated in the same manner as in Example 1 except that compounds indicated in Table 6 were used as materials for the emitting layer, and evaluated. The results are shown in Table 6.

TABLE 6 Emitting layer LT95 Chromaticity BH BD (hr) CIEx CIEy Example 29 BH-1 BD-6 192 0.135 0.080 Example 30 BH-2 BD-6 338 0.135 0.081 Example 31 BH-3 BD-6 268 0.135 0.080 Example 32 BH-4 BD-6 268 0.135 0.080 Example 33 BH-5 BD-6 181 0.135 0.080 Example 34 BH-6 BD-6 178 0.135 0.080 Example 35 BH-7 BD-6 202 0.135 0.080 Example 36 BH-8 BD-6 332 0.135 0.080 Com. Ex. 21 BH-A BD-6 111 0.135 0.080 Com. Ex. 22 BH-C BD-6 155 0.135 0.080 Com. Ex. 23 BH-D BD-6 150 0.135 0.080 Com. Ex. 24 BH-E BD-6 104 0.135 0.080 Com. Ex. 25 BH-F BD-6 100 0.135 0.080

Examples 37 to 44, and Comparative Examples 26 to 30

Organic EL devices were fabricated in the same manner as in Example 1 except that compounds indicated in Table 7 were used as materials for the emitting layer, and evaluated. The results are shown in Table 7.

TABLE 7 Emitting layer LT95 Chromaticity BH BD (hr) CIEx CIEy Example 37 BH-1 BD-7 228 0.136 0.090 Example 38 BH-2 BD-7 405 0.136 0.090 Example 39 BH-3 BD-7 317 0136 0.090 Example 40 BH-4 BD-7 320 0.136 0.090 Example 41 BH-5 BD-7 222 0.136 0.090 Example 42 BH-6 BD-7 197 0.136 0.090 Example 43 BH-7 BD-7 228 0.136 0.090 Example 44 BH-8 BD-7 401 0.136 0.090 Com. Ex. 26 BH-A BD-7 129 0.136 0.090 Com. Ex. 27 BH-C BD-7 178 0.136 0.090 Com. Ex. 28 BH-D BD-7 185 0.136 0.091 Com. Ex. 29 BH-E BD-7 130 0.136 0.090 Com. Ex. 30 BH-F BD-7 105 0.136 0.090

Examples 45 to 52, and Comparative Examples 31 to 34

Organic EL devices were fabricated in the same manner as in Example 1 except that compounds indicated in Table 8 were used as materials for the emitting layer. The results are shown in Table 8.

TABLE 8 Emitting layer LT95 Chromaticity BH BD (hr) CIEx CIEy Example 45 BH-1 BD-8 120 0.144 0.061 Example 46 BH-2 BD-8 226 0.144 0.061 Example 47 BH-3 BD-8 172 0.144 0.061 Example 48 BH-4 BD-8 174 0.144 0.061 Example 49 BH-5 BD-8 112 0.144 0.061 Example 50 BH-6 BD-8 108 0.144. 0.061 Example 51 BH-7 BD-8 127 0.144. 0.061 Example 52 BH-8 BD-8 226 0.144 0.061 Com. Ex. 31 BH-A BD-8 70 0.144 0.061 Com. Ex. 32 BH-D BD-8 98 0.144 0.061 Com. Ex. 33 BH-E BD-8 63 0.144 0.061 Com. Ex. 34 BH-F BD-8 63 0.144 0.061

From the results shown in Tables 1 to 8, it is understood that the organic EL devices of Examples 1 to 52 in which a particular host material and a particular dopant material were used in combination have a low CIEy value and long lifetime, and simultaneously satisfied both these properties.

Several embodiments and/or examples of the present invention have been described in detail above. However, without substantially departing from novel teachings to and effects of the present invention, the person skilled in the art can readily make a number of modifications to the embodiments and/or examples which are exemplifications of these teachings and effects. Thus, these modifications are included in the scope of the present invention.

The documents described in this specification and the contents of the application that serves as the basis of priority claim under Paris convention are incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. 

1. An organic electroluminescence device comprising: a cathode, an anode, and an emitting layer disposed between the cathode and the anode, wherein the emitting layer comprises a compound represented by the following formula (1) and one or more compounds selected from a group consisting of the following formulas (32), (34-2) and (35-2):

wherein in the formula (1), R₁ to R₈ are independently a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkenyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted alkynyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group having 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms, —Si(R₉₀₁)(R₉₀₂)(R₉₀₃), —O—(R₉₀₄), —S—(R₉₀₅), —N(R₉₀₆)(R₉₀₇), a halogen atom, a cyano group, a nitro group, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms; R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ are independently a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted cycloalkyl group having 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms; when two or more of R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ exist, two or more of R₉₀₁ to R₉₀₇ may be the same with or different from each other; at least one of R₁ to R₈ is a deuterium atom; two or more adjacent groups of R₁ to R₄ and two or more adjacent groups of R₅ to R₈ do not form a ring; L₁ and L₂ are independently a single bond, a substituted or unsubstituted phenylene group, a substituted or unsubstituted naphthylene group, a substituted or unsubstituted biphenylene group, a substituted or unsubstituted terphenylene group, a substituted or unsubstituted anthrylene group, or a substituted or unsubstituted phenanthrylene group; Ar₁ and Ar₂ are independently a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted naphthyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted biphenyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted terphenyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted anthryl group, or a substituted or unsubstituted phenanthryl group; when L₁, L₂, Ar₁ and Ar₂ have a substituent, the substituent is an alkyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, an alkenyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, an alkynyl group having 2 to 50 carbon atoms, a cycloalkyl group having 3 to 50 ring carbon atoms, an alkylsilyl group having 1 to 50 carbon atoms, a halogen atom, or a cyano group;

wherein in the formula (32), one or more pairs of two or more adjacent groups of R₃₃₁ to R₃₃₄ and R₃₄₁ to R₃₄₄ form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring, or do not form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring; R₃₃₁ to R₃₃₄ and R₃₄₁ to R₃₄₄ that do not form the substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring, and R₃₅₁ and R₃₅₂ are independently a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms; R₃₆₁ to R₃₆₄ are independently a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms; wherein in the formulas (34-2) and (35-2), R₃₆₁ to R₃₆₄ are as defined in the formula (32); one or more pairs of two or more adjacent groups of R₃₇₅ to R₃₇₇ and R₃₈₄ to R₃₈₆ form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring, or do not form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring; R₃₇₅ to R₃₇₇ and R₃₈₄ to R₃₈₆ that do not form the a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring, and R₃₈₇ are independently a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 50 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 50 ring atoms.
 2. The organic electroluminescence device according to claim 1, wherein in the formula (1), at least two of R₁ to R₈ are deuterium atoms.
 3. The organic electroluminescence device according to claim 1, wherein in the formula (1), R₁ to R₈ are all deuterium atoms.
 4. The organic electroluminescence device according to claim 1, wherein in the formula (1), at least one hydrogen atom contained in one or more selected from a group consisting of L₁ and L₂ is a deuterium atom.
 5. The organic electroluminescence device according to claim 1, wherein in the formula (1), L₁ and L₂ are independently a single bond, a substituted or unsubstituted phenylene group, or a substituted or unsubstituted naphthylene group.
 6. The organic electroluminescence device according to claim 1, wherein in the formula (1), at least one hydrogen atom contained in one or more selected from a group consisting of Ar₁ and Ar₂ is a deuterium atom.
 7. The organic electroluminescence device according to claim 1, wherein in the formula (1), Ar₁ and Ar₂ are independently a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group, a substituted or unsubstituted naphthyl group, or a substituted or unsubstituted phenanthryl group.
 8. The organic electroluminescence device according to claim 1, wherein in the emitting layer, the content ratio of a compound having the same structure as formula (1) except that only protium atoms are contained as hydrogen atoms is 99 mol % or less. 9-11. (canceled)
 12. The organic electroluminescence device according to claim 1, wherein one or more compounds selected from a group consisting of the following formulas (32), (34-2), and (35-2) is one or more compounds selected from a group consisting of the following formulas (32-11), (34-11) and (35-11):

wherein in the formulas (32-11), (34-11) and (35-11), one or more pairs of two or more adjacent groups of R₃₃₀₁ to R₃₃₀₇ and R₃₃₁₁ to R₃₃₁₇ form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring, or do not form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring: R₃₃₀₁ to R₃₃₀₇ and R₃₃₁₁ to R₃₃₁₇ that do not form the substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring, and R₃₃₃₁ are independently a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 20 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 20 ring atoms; two R₃₃₃₁s may be the same with or different from each other, R₃₃₂₁ to R₃₃₂₄ are independently a substituted or unsubstituted aryl group having 6 to 20 ring carbon atoms, or a substituted or unsubstituted monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 20 ring atoms.
 13. The organic electroluminescence device according to claim 12, wherein the one or more compounds selected from the group consisting of the formulas (32-11), (34-11) and (35-11) is one or more compounds selected from a group consisting of the following formulas (32-12), (34-12) and (35-12):

wherein in the formulas (32-12), (34-12) and (35-12), R₃₃₂₁ to R₃₃₂₄ and R₃₃₃₁ are as defined in the formulas (32-11), (34-11) and (35-11).
 14. The organic electroluminescence device according to claim 12, wherein R₃₃₂₁ to R₃₃₂₄ are independently a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group.
 15. The organic electroluminescence device according to claim 12, wherein two R₃₃₃₁s are independently a hydrogen atom.
 16. The organic electroluminescence device according to claim 12, wherein the substituent in each case of “substituted or unsubstituted” is selected from the group consisting of an alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, an aryl group having 6 to 20 ring carbon atoms, and a monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 20 ring atoms.
 17. The organic electroluminescence device according to claim 12, wherein the substituent in each case of “substituted or unsubstituted” is an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms.
 18. The organic electroluminescence device according to claim 12, wherein R₃₃₂₁ to R₃₃₂₄ are independently a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group, and two R₃₃₃₁s are independently a hydrogen atom.
 19. The organic electroluminescence device according to claim 12, wherein R₃₃₂₁ to R₃₃₂₄ are independently a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group, two R₃₃₃₁s are independently a hydrogen atom, and the substituent in each case of “substituted or unsubstituted” is selected from the group consisting of an alkyl group having 1 to 20 carbon atoms, an aryl group having 6 to 20 ring carbon atoms, and a monovalent heterocyclic group having 5 to 20 ring atoms.
 20. The organic electroluminescence device according to claim 12, wherein R₃₃₂₁ to R₃₃₂₄ are independently a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group, two R₃₃₃₁s are independently a hydrogen atom, and the substituent in each case of “substituted or unsubstituted” is an alkyl group having 1 to 5 carbon atoms.
 21. The organic electroluminescence device according to claim 1, wherein in the, one or more compounds selected from a group consisting of the following formulas (32), (34-2) and (35-2), one or more pairs of two or more adjacent groups of R₃₃₁ to R₃₃₄, R₃₄₁ to R₃₄₄, R₃₇₅ to R₃₇₇ and R₃₈₄ to R₃₈₆ form a substituted or unsubstituted, saturated or unsaturated ring. 22-27. (canceled)
 28. The organic electroluminescence device according to claim 1, which further comprises a hole-transporting layer between the anode and the emitting layer.
 29. The organic electroluminescence device according to claim 1, which further comprises an electron-transporting layer between the cathode and the emitting layer.
 30. An electronic apparatus wherein the organic electroluminescence device according to claim 1 is provided.
 31. The organic electroluminescence device according to claim 1, wherein in the compound represented by the formula (1), L₁ is a single bond, and Ar₁ is a substituted or unsubstituted 1-naphthyl group.
 32. The organic electroluminescence device according to claim 1, wherein in the compound represented by the formula (1), L₁ and L₂ are single bonds.
 33. The organic electroluminescence device according to claim 1, wherein in the compound represented by the formula (1), L₁ is a single bond, and Ar₁ is an unsubstituted phenyl group.
 34. The organic electroluminescence device according to claim 1, wherein in the compound represented by the formula (1), L₁ is a substituted or unsubstituted 1,4-naphthylene group, and Ar₁ is a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group.
 35. The organic electroluminescence device according to claim 1, wherein in the formula (1), at least one of R₁ to R₈ is a deuterium atom, and hydrogen atoms contained in L₁, L₂, Ar₁ and Ar₂ are all protium atoms.
 36. The organic electroluminescence device according to claim 1, wherein the compound represented by the formula (1) is the compound represented by the following formula BH-1:


37. The organic electroluminescence device according to claim 1, wherein the compound represented by the formula (1) is the compound represented by the following formula BH-2:


38. The organic electroluminescence device according to claim 1, wherein the compound represented by the formula (1) is the compound represented by the following formula BH-3:


39. The organic electroluminescence device according to claim 1, wherein the compound represented by the formula (1) is the compound represented by the following formula BH-4:


40. The organic electroluminescence device according to claim 1, wherein the compound represented by the formula (1) is the compound represented by the following formula BH-5:


41. The organic electroluminescence device according to claim 1, wherein the compound represented by the formula (1) is the compound represented by the following formula BH-6:


42. The organic electroluminescence device according to claim 1, wherein the compound represented by the formula (1) is the compound represented by the following formula BH-7:


43. The organic electroluminescence device according to claim 1, wherein the compound represented by the formula (1) is the compound represented by the following formula BH-8:


44. The organic electroluminescence device according to claim 1, wherein the one or more compounds selected from a group consisting of the following formulas (32), (34-2) and (35-2) is one or more compounds selected from a group consisting of compounds represented by the following formulas BD-3 to BD-7:


45. The organic electroluminescence device according to claim 1, wherein the compound represented by the formula (1) is one or more compounds selected from a group consisting of compounds represented by the following formulas BH-1, BH-2, BH-7 and BH-8, and the one or more compounds selected from a group consisting of the following formulas (32), (34-2) and (35-2) is one or more compounds selected from a group consisting of compounds represented by the following formulas BD-3 to BD-7: 